Full job descriptionQuality 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.