Quality Controller - Nights (Food Manufacture)

Quality Controller - Nights

Newcastle-under-Lyme
£15.53 per hour
Monday to Friday | 21:30 - 06:30
Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Quality professional looking for a rewarding night shift opportunity with excellent earning potential?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturing business that is continuing to grow and invest in both its people and facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that offers long-term stability, career development opportunities, and regular overtime for those seeking to boost their earnings.

The business has a strong reputation within the food manufacturing sector and prides itself on promoting from within wherever possible, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within Quality Assurance and Technical Management.

The Role

As a Night Shift Quality Controller, you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and compliance throughout production operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out food safety, quality, compliance, and due diligence checks.
• Completing start-up inspections, temperature monitoring, metal detection, X-ray, and label verification checks.
• Auditing quality systems and food safety standards throughout production.
• Reviewing production paperwork and traceability records.
• Managing non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Monitoring GMP, hygiene, and factory standards.
• Verifying product specifications, labelling, and packaging compliance.
• Supporting food safety and quality training across production teams.
• Working closely with Production and Technical teams to resolve quality issues.
• Assisting with customer, retailer, and third-party audits.

What We're Looking For

• Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
• Experience within a QA, QC, or food manufacturing quality role.
• Good understanding of HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
  What's On Offer?
• £15.53 per hour
• Permanent night shift position
• Excellent overtime opportunities available
• Genuine career progression prospects
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Join a growing and successful food manufacturer with long-term stability

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality professional seeking a secure role, strong earning potential, and the chance to develop their career with a business committed to promoting talent from within.