Job Description:

Quality Controller - Food Production

Location: Trafford Park

Pay Rate: £13.17 per hour (raising to £13.57)

Hours: 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Controller to join a busy food production facility in Trafford Park, specialising in chicken processing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with previous food manufacturing experience to become part of a growing team committed to maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards.

Shift Pattern:

• 6:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

  OR

• 4:45am - 2:45pm, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Complete quality control documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and GMP standards are maintained at all times.
• Identify and report quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quality Controller, Quality Assurance Assistant, or similar role within a food production environment.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Experience completing quality documentation and records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within poultry, meat, or food manufacturing would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing work.
• Monday to Friday schedule - weekends free.
• Opportunity to work within an established food manufacturing business.

If you have previous Quality Control experience within food production and a strong understanding of HACCP, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.