Quality Controller

Job Description: Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (may become permanent immediately) Pay Rate: £13.34 per hour (rising to £13.76 during Senior Level technical training) Shifts: * Days: 07:00 – 19:00 * Nights: 19:00 – 07:00 * Paid: 11 hours per shift * Pattern: Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Sunday * Vacancies: 2 x Days, 1 x Nights Job Purpose To ensure all fresh produce packed and distributed meets customer quality standards while supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Assist in maintaining and implementing site Quality policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities * Inspect incoming and outgoing produce for quality, size, condition, and specification compliance. * Check packaging integrity, including correct air pressure levels and weight accuracy of vegetables. * Conduct daily quality checks, temperature monitoring, and traceability controls. * Complete intake, rejection, rework, shelf-life, and quality reports accurately. * Identify and report defects, non-conformances, and supplier issues. * Support food safety and hygiene compliance (HACCP/GMP/GAP). * Assist with product recalls, stock control, and shift handovers. Requirements * Previous experience in the food sector is essential. * Experience checking packaging air pressure and product weights. * Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. * Good communication and basic IT/reporting skills. * Comfortable working in cold, fast-paced environments with flexible hours. If you have food industry quality experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity, we would like to hear from you. INDBED