Quality Control Operative

Posted 15 January 2026
Salary Up to £14 per hour
LocationNewry
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
ReferenceAH11933_1768475578

Job description

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with our client a leading supplier to the frozen foodservice industry on the appointment of Quality Control Operative for their Newry based site.

Working in conjunction with strong Production and Technical teams, the successful applicant will provide support with the following duties:

  • Complete relevant product safety checks on a fast-paced production line including outturn, weight checks, metal detection and labelling checks.
  • Complete monitoring documentation and uploading data to company communication portal.
  • Scanning of materials daily from the company system.
  • Ensure Product changeovers are undertaken as per company policies.
  • Label printing and issuing.
  • Undertaking Prestart up checks.
  • Responsible for collating, labelling and recording of daily waste and recyclable materials for the packing line.
  • Other duties as required by the management team

What's in it for you?

  • £14/hour
  • Company pension
  • On site parking
  • Staff rewards
  • Employee recognition away days


What you will need to succeed:

  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Flexible, adaptable with a can do and keen to learn attitude
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure, prioritise and have excellent attention to detail
  • Work well within a team.
  • Full training will be provided.
  • Previous experience in food desirable but full training will be given.


What we hope you do next:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

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