Quality Controller (Part-Time, Weekends: Days & Nights)

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an assistant in a food manufacturing environment in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role focuses on quality checks across production, labelling accuracy, HACCP monitoring and GMP compliance, with on-site escalation of issues.

Weekend days and nights are required in a chilled production setting. The successful candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, strong numeracy, attention to detail and basic IT skills, enabling precise record keeping and adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality, technical or production role within food manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GMP.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Confident, able to make sound decisions and challenge standards when working with limited supervision.
• Basic IT skills and good numeracy.
• Able to work in a chilled production environment and wear the required PPE.
• Flexible to work weekend days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks across production, including weights, temperatures, appearance, texture, seasoning and cook/chill/freeze processes.
• Inspect raw materials and packaging against specification.
• Check labelling, coding and packaging accuracy, including date codes and allergen information.
• Monitor and record CCPs and other HACCP checks, completing paperwork accurately.
• Carry out hygiene and GMP checks, including line start-ups, changeovers and clean-downs.
• Identify non-conformances, place product on hold where required and escalate promptly to the on-site management team.
• Work closely with weekend production teams to maintain food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Experience in quality/production role

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Numeracy

PPE compliance

Education

Level 2 or 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification

Job description

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Hours: Part-time, weekends only, covering both day and night shifts - 06:00-18:00 and 22:00-06:00 Sat and Sun.
Pay:££13.60 -£14.31per hour
Contract:Temporary

KPI Recruitment is recruiting for one of Europe's leading manufacturers of sausage and meat products.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks across production, including weights, temperatures, appearance, texture, seasoning and cook/chill/freeze processes
• Inspect raw materials and packaging against specification
• Check labelling, coding and packaging accuracy, including date codes and allergen information
• Monitor and record CCPs and other HACCP checks, completing paperwork accurately
• Carry out hygiene and GMP checks, including line start-ups, changeovers and clean-downs
• Identify non-conformances, place product on hold where required and **escalate promptly** to the on-site management team
• Work closely with weekend production teams to maintain food safety and quality standards

About you

Essential

• Experience in a quality, technical or production role within food manufacturing
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GMP
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Confident, able to make sound decisions and challenge standards when working with limited supervision
• Basic IT skills and good numeracy
• Able to work in a chilled production environment and wear the required PPE
• Flexible to work weekend days and nights

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification
• Meat or sausage production experience
• Experience of BRC-audited sites and major retail customers