Quality Controller

  • Prime Appointments
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Feb 27, 2026
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

Quality Controller - Temp to Perm

Location: Colchester
Pay: 13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 14.00-24.00

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Quality Controller to work in the Colchester area for our leading food manufacturing client.

Must be able to drive and have your own transport due to location.

This is a Temp to Perm position subject to a successful 3 month's probation period through the agency.

Duties of the Quality Controller

  • Assisting on the production line
  • Monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs)
  • Carrying out product quality and temperature checks
  • Performing shelf-life assessments
  • Supporting micro sampling and factory swabbing activities
  • Verifying label print and date code accuracy
  • Conducting scale and equipment calibration checks
  • Assisting with pre-start and production changeover checks
  • Ensuring all production and quality paperwork is completed accurately
  • Escalating any quality or safety concerns promptly
  • Working collaboratively with Quality and Production teams

The ideal Factory Operative candidate:

  • Previous experience working in food
  • Will to do over time if needed
  • Physically fit and healthy
  • Must be able to drive and have our transport

Benefits:

  • Permanent contract after initial probation
  • Free secure parking

Pay rate and working hours:

  • Pay will start on 13.00
  • 50p Shift allowance after probation
  • Hours will be Monday to 14.00-24.00

If you are interested in applying to this role, please click Apply Now.

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