Quality Controller

Oldershaw Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control professional to ensure standards are met through effective checks and communication. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and previous experience in QC within the food industry. The company offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a collaborative work environment. Join us to grow and make an impact in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Relaxed dress code

Free on-site parking

Genuine career progression opportunities

Social events for employees and families

Qualifications

• Previous QC experience within the food industry is preferable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quality and label checks in the Packhouse, recording findings.
• Inspect the quality of finished products and raw materials.
• Communicate effectively on quality issues with internal departments.

Skills

QC experience in the food industry

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a QC to ensure customer requirements and standards are achieved by providing an effective and efficient quality control service.

The Position

• Undertake quality and label checks in the Packhouse, record findings and highlight any discrepancies to relevant managers.
• Ensure accurate checking of codes/dates/promotional labels.
• Take reference photos to aid in traceability and prove/support with the legal compliance.
• Inspect the quality of finished product and raw material against relevant specifications, and if required, explain the specification to other employees.
• Communicate effectively on quality issues with other internal departments and ensure action is taken promptly.
• Provide our customers with products that meet their specification at all times.
• Support and advise production in relation to quality requirements.
• Work together with the team to implement corrective action to improve the quality of the product to within specification.
• Notify the Team Leader/Management team of any quality or processing issues and to explain what the required quality levels should be as laid out in the customer specifications.
• Keep your work area in a good, clean condition and follow the clean as you go procedure.
• Carry out various audits: glass & plastic, document control, procedure and process, GMP, Shelf Life checks.
• Make sure the product traceability is being followed throughout the process.

Person specification

• Previous QC experience within the food industry (preferable).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Be thorough and have good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team and able to follow instructions.

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer:

• Relaxed dress code
• Free on-site parking
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Social events for you and your family

If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values its employees, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our team!