Quality Controller

Quality Controller – Food Production

Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (occasional Saturdays & longer shifts up to 12 hours may be required)
Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Controller to join a thriving food production team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern, fast-paced facility that supplies pre-prepared meat products to some of the UK’s best-known supermarket and meal kit brands.

You’ll play a key part in upholding quality and safety standards, ensuring every product meets precise customer and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular quality checks on raw materials, intermediate, and finished products

• Conduct label verification and air temperature monitoring

• Calibrate equipment, including scales and temperature probes

• Collect and prepare samples for lab analysis, including equine testing

• Carry out internal audits (e.g., black bag audits)

• Report and resolve quality concerns in line with company procedures

• Support the Quality Assurance team as business needs evolve

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a quality or food safety role (food industry preferred but not essential)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package

• Supportive team culture

• On-the-job training and development opportunities

• Holiday allowance

• Bonus scheme (subject to eligibility)