Quality Controller

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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
Location:
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary:
£13.34 - £13.76 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other