Overview
Quality Controller Jobs in Preston, England, UK at 3M Resourcing Ltd
Quality Controller –
Food Safety
&
Quality Assurance
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Preston, Lancashire | Full-Time | Monday to Friday (Shift-based across 2 sites)
£13.44 per hour + Benefits
Are you an experienced Quality Controller looking to make a real impact in
food quality
and safety? We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented
Quality Assurance
professional to
join our growing team
based across two
dynamic
food sites in Preston.
This role is crucial to ensuring all ambient and chilled raw materials – including coffee beans, tea leaves, meats, cheeses, fruit, vegetables, grains, pulses, nuts, and more – meet the highest
food safety
and
quality assurance
standards in line with specifications and company protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct
Quality Control
(QC) checks on ambient and chilled raw materials at goods-in, in production, and for final products.
* Inspect food products against quality specifications, shelf life, durability dates, and packaging standards.
* Input data into Quality Management Systems (QMS) and support product benchmarking and shelf-life assessments.
* Liaise with suppliers and internal departments (including
food safety
, compliance, and trading teams) to drive
continuous improvement
in product quality.
* Promote and maintain Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and
regulatory compliance
at all times (BRC, FSA, DEFRA, etc.).
* Support audits and inspection readiness across all production and warehouse areas.
* Travel between two sites (within 6 miles) as part of a rota system shared with the QC team.
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Controller or Food Auditor role
Knowledge of food manufacturing, product
quality control
, and supply chain processes
Basic
Food Safety
(Level
2) and HACCP (Level
2) qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C or equivalent)
Strong Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping skills
Excellent
communication
and organisation skills
Team player with a proactive, self-starting approach
Who You’ll Work With:
*
Food Safety
& Quality Team
* Production & Supply Chain
* Suppliers and External Authorities (BRC, DEFRA, APHA, etc.)
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to be part of a
forward-thinking
food business that values excellence, integrity, and
continuous improvement
in everything we do. As a Quality Controller, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food to customers while driving standards across our supply chain.
Ready to
Take the Next Step
?
If you’re passionate about
food quality
, compliance, and safety, and want to work in a
collaborative
,
supportive environment
, then we want to hear from you.
Apply now
and take your next step in
Quality Assurance
with us
Title: Quality Controller
Company: 3M Resourcing Ltd
Location: Preston, England, UK
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, Food Quality & Safety, QA Specialist / Manager), Manufacturing / Production (QA Specialist / Manager)
