Job Title: Quality Controller

📍 Location: Chorley
💷 Salary: £35,000 per annum (DOE)
🕒 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
📅 Shifts: Monday to Thursday (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am rotating)

Overview:

Are you passionate about product quality and process improvement? We are currently recruiting for a skilled Quality Controller to join our manufacturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality assurance who wants to make a real impact in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain and monitor quality systems to meet company, customer, and legal standards

* Conduct audits and inspections in line with the Quality Management System (QMS)

* Raise non-conformances with clear evidence and support teams with corrective actions

* Complete product testing and internal audits according to schedules or as needed

* Assist in full investigations of customer complaints and out-of-spec results, ensuring full traceability

* Provide technical support to factory teams, including advice on labelling, calibration, and traceability

* Work alongside production on continuous improvement initiatives

* Support new product trials and launches to ensure compliance with technical specifications

Skills & Experience Required:

* Previous experience in a Quality Controller or similar role (preferably in manufacturing or food/FMCG industries)

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

* Ability to interpret and report on data accurately

* Confident in challenging issues and identifying root causes

* Detail-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary: £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

* Continental shift pattern - enjoy a 4-day working week

* Friendly, collaborative team culture

* Career development opportunities

* Full training and support

Working Pattern:

* Shift Type: Continental

* Days: Monday to Thursday

* Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm and 6:00pm-6:00am (rotating)

Ready to take the next step in your quality career? Apply now and join a company that values high standards, continuous improvement, and teamwork