Quality & Hygiene Controller

The Business Connection; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Quality & Hygiene Controller. This role involves overseeing the hygiene team, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and conducting internal audits. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and be proactive problem solvers. The position offers benefits including 28 days of annual leave, health cashback plan, and life insurance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Simply health cashback plan

Life insurance scheme

Costco membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing desirable.
• Knowledge of HACCP & food safety standards desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning procedures meet standards.
• Monitor HACCP & food safety compliance, identifying and resolving non-conformances.
• Conduct internal audits and perform sampling for quality assurance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Vital People is hiring a Quality & Hygiene Controller to join a leading food manufacturing company in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about food safety, quality, and hygiene in a fast-paced environment.

Mon-Fri 9:45am-6am

Salary - £28,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning procedures meet internal and legal standards.
• Monitor HACCP & food safety compliance, identifying and resolving non-conformances.
• Conduct internal audits (CCP, GMP, Glass & Plastic, etc.).
• Perform sampling, swabbing, and external lab testing.
• Collaborate with production, hygiene, and engineering teams to address technical issues.
• Ensure all process-related documentation is completed and compliant.
• Promote continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in food manufacturing desirable (training provided).
• Knowledge of HACCP & food safety standards desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• A proactive approach with problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Simply health cashback plan
• Life insurance scheme
• Costco membership

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.