Quality Control Operative
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.24 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -052026-21727_1779971612 |
Summary
Our client based in Stevenage are looking for Quality Control Operatives to join its growing team. Responsible for ensuring that products and customer standards are maintained across the site, successful candidates will be provided with full training from an experienced management team giving them the confidence to deliver impact across the operation. The role includes conducting inspections, monitoring supplier performance, maintaining accurate reports and traceability records, managing recalls and rework processes, and supporting compliance with hygiene and quality procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and professional reports using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Inspect inbound products to ensure they meet customer specifications
- Conduct daily quality inspections during storage, processing, packaging, and dispatch operations
- Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and production departments to resolve quality issues efficiently
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, HACCP, and GAP standards
- Notify management team & suppliers of quality issues and required corrective actions
Skills & Experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Good understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and quality management systems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Quality Control Operative - Working hours:
- Choice of either 06:00 - 18:00 or 18:00 - 06:00
- Choice of either Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday working pattern
Quality Control Operative - Location:
- Stevenage
Quality Control Operative - Pay Rate:
- £14.24 per hour for all hours worked
Our client offers:
- Secure free onsite parking
Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
- Weekly pay
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing temporary assignments
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.