Quality Controller
| Posting date: | 24 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Grimsby, Yorkshire, DN31 3RD |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58279455 |
Summary
Quality Controller
Location: Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (DN31)
Pay: From £12.80 per hour
Job description:
Our client is an independent seafood business based in Grimsby. With a strong heritage and years of expertise, they specialise in sourcing high-quality fish and producing premium seafood products.
Operating from our BRC AA-grade factory at Grimsby Docks, we process fresh fish daily from trusted Scottish and Scandinavian suppliers. Our facility is fully equipped to handle a variety of processing needs, including boneless fillets, steaks, portions, and value-added products such as flavoured and smoked fish.
They are a forward-thinking company that embraces advances in technology, ensuring that our processes remain efficient, innovative, and of the highest standard. They are also in the process of moving to a new, larger location within the same area, creating further opportunities for growth and development.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Quality Controller (QC) to support our factory operations by ensuring product quality and maintaining compliance with BRC regulations and HACCP procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out quality control duties using our paperless systems
- Work as part of a team to ensure all technical and legal requirements are met, reporting any issues as necessary
- Accurately record product statistics and stock transactions using automated systems
- Support supervisors and the quality team in maintaining health & safety compliance
- Ensure the factory always remains “audit ready”
- Ensure trace-ability codes are maintained throughout the production process
- Assist with dispatch processes, ensuring quality standards are upheld
- Assist with the implementation of the quality training programme across the site
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a Quality role (required)
- Experience in a food production or factory environment (preferred)
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Further training will be provided
Working Hours & Benefits
- Hours: 05:30 AM – finish, Monday – Friday (typically 3 PM – 4 PM), with two 30-minute unpaid breaks (start and finish times will alternate).
- Overtime Pay: 1.25x for weekends and bank holidays (alternate Saturdays).
- Holidays: 28 days (including 3 compulsory days for Christmas & New Year bank holidays). Up to 5 extra days available with length of service.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Alternate Saturdays
Work Location
- In person, Grimsby
Job Types
- Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Factory Operative: 1 year (preferred)
- QC: 1 year (required)
Apply today or contact us for more information!
Location: Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (DN31)
Pay: From £12.80 per hour
Job description:
Our client is an independent seafood business based in Grimsby. With a strong heritage and years of expertise, they specialise in sourcing high-quality fish and producing premium seafood products.
Operating from our BRC AA-grade factory at Grimsby Docks, we process fresh fish daily from trusted Scottish and Scandinavian suppliers. Our facility is fully equipped to handle a variety of processing needs, including boneless fillets, steaks, portions, and value-added products such as flavoured and smoked fish.
They are a forward-thinking company that embraces advances in technology, ensuring that our processes remain efficient, innovative, and of the highest standard. They are also in the process of moving to a new, larger location within the same area, creating further opportunities for growth and development.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Quality Controller (QC) to support our factory operations by ensuring product quality and maintaining compliance with BRC regulations and HACCP procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out quality control duties using our paperless systems
- Work as part of a team to ensure all technical and legal requirements are met, reporting any issues as necessary
- Accurately record product statistics and stock transactions using automated systems
- Support supervisors and the quality team in maintaining health & safety compliance
- Ensure the factory always remains “audit ready”
- Ensure trace-ability codes are maintained throughout the production process
- Assist with dispatch processes, ensuring quality standards are upheld
- Assist with the implementation of the quality training programme across the site
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a Quality role (required)
- Experience in a food production or factory environment (preferred)
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Further training will be provided
Working Hours & Benefits
- Hours: 05:30 AM – finish, Monday – Friday (typically 3 PM – 4 PM), with two 30-minute unpaid breaks (start and finish times will alternate).
- Overtime Pay: 1.25x for weekends and bank holidays (alternate Saturdays).
- Holidays: 28 days (including 3 compulsory days for Christmas & New Year bank holidays). Up to 5 extra days available with length of service.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Alternate Saturdays
Work Location
- In person, Grimsby
Job Types
- Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Factory Operative: 1 year (preferred)
- QC: 1 year (required)
Apply today or contact us for more information!
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