Quality Inspector

Oliver Rae; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a dynamic role in food manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in daily quality checks, hands-on inspections, and compliance with safety standards. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes quality and safety, with extensive training and development support from day one. The role promises a pathway to permanent employment after an initial 12-week period, making it an exciting chance to kickstart or advance your career in the food industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training and development from day one

Opportunity for permanent employment

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Detail-driven with a passion for food quality and safety.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork with production and management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly quality checks following SOPs.
• Perform inspections to ensure food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 2

HACCP Level 2

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Quality Assurance - Temp to Perm (12 Weeks)
Location: Dudley
Shift: 06:00 - 16:30
Pay: 12.50 - 13.00 per hour

Are you detail-driven, passionate about food quality, and ready to step into a role where no two days are the same? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis, with great potential for long-term progression!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly quality checks, following SOPs to the letter.
• Performing hands-on inspections to ensure food safety and quality standards are always met.
• Completing and maintaining accurate QA documentation - precision matters!
• Understanding and working within internal, customer, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Identifying and escalating any non-conformances swiftly to maintain top-tier standards.
• Supporting root cause investigations to help reduce quality failures and improve performance.

What We're Looking For:

• Ideally, you'll hold Food Safety Level 2 and HACCP Level 2 - but if not, we'll train you up.
• Strong communication skills - you'll need to work closely with production and management teams.
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn and grow within the business.
• Comfortable using IT systems and inputting data accurately.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bonus points if you have experience in the meat industry or knowledge of animal welfare standards.

Why Join?

• Be part of a business where quality and safety come first.
• You'll be supported with training and development from day one.
• If you're looking to kickstart or build your career in food manufacturing, this is your chance.
• A real opportunity for permanent employment after the 12-week period.