Quality Controller (Part-Time, Weekends: Days & Nights)

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireHours: Part-time, weekends only, covering both day and night shifts – 06:00-18:00 and 22:00-06:00 Sat and Sun.Pay:££13.60 -£14.31per hourContract:Temporary

KPI Recruitment is recruiting for one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of sausage and meat products.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks across production, including weights, temperatures, appearance, texture, seasoning and cook/chill/freeze processes
• Inspect raw materials and packaging against specification
• Check labelling, coding and packaging accuracy, including date codes and allergen information
• Monitor and record CCPs and other HACCP checks, completing paperwork accurately
• Carry out hygiene and GMP checks, including line start-ups, changeovers and clean-downs
• Identify non-conformances, place product on hold where required and **escalate promptly** to the on-site management team
• Work closely with weekend production teams to maintain food safety and quality standards

About you

Essential

• Experience in a quality, technical or production role within food manufacturing
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GMP
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Confident, able to make sound decisions and challenge standards when working with limited supervision
• Basic IT skills and good numeracy
• Able to work in a chilled production environment and wear the required PPE
• Flexible to work weekend days and nights

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 HACCP and Food Safety qualification
• Meat or sausage production experience
• Experience of BRC-audited sites and major retail customers

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