PM Quality Control Operative
Location: North Curry, Somerset
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours:
• Monday – Friday, 13:45 – 22:00
• 1 in every 4 Saturdays, 08:00 – 17:00 (with a Friday off in lieu)
• 30-minute unpaid break
Job Type: Temp to Perm / OngoingWe are recruiting for a PM Quality Control Operative to join a busy food manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and based primarily on the factory floor, working across chilled and occasional freezer areas. Full PPE is provided.What You’ll Be Doing:
This role supports the Quality Manager and includes a wide range of quality and compliance responsibilities, such as:• Completing start-up checks in all departments
• Calibration of scales, probes, gas analysers, metal detectors, cooker, etc.
• Swabbing, ATP testing, allergen checks and lab work
• Preparing samples for lab testing
• Completing paperwork checks
• Carrying out product quality checks
• Creating and checking labels; maintaining label stock
• Carrying out stock checks
• Data logger creation and reporting
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Taking meeting minutes
• Assisting with product specifications and nutritional information
• Fridge and freezer temperature checks
• Maintaining and replenishing quality paperwork
• Ensuring all staff adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety and BRC proceduresWorking Environment:
• Approximately 85–90% of time spent inside the factory
• Handling raw and cooked chicken
• Chilled working conditions, with occasional freezer access
• Full PPE required at all times (hair nets, beard snoods, steel toe caps, overalls)
• No jewellery, nail polish or piercings permitted due to food safety regulationsFacilities:
• On-site canteen with kettle, microwave and toaster
• Staff must bring their own lunch (no food available for purchase on site; nearest shops approx. 15-minute drive)What We’re Looking For:
• Previous QC or food manufacturing experience is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow strict food safety and compliance procedures
• Comfortable working in chilled environments
• Reliable, organised and confident communicating with all departmentsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team in a key quality role. If you are detail-focused, proactive and looking for long-term work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!Interested?If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!Call us: 01278 557575 / 01935 478800Text us: 07939826914 / 07730218845Hit apply now or send your CV directly to southwestcitycentrerecruitment.co.ukCity Centre Recruitment gets to know candidates – It’s all about having the right people! Our consultants are available to advise, guide and support you throughout the entire recruitment process.In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.INDBW
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