Job Description

The

Foyle Food Group

is looking to employ a Quality Controller within our Retail Packing Facility at the Foyle Ingredients site based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established food processing Company in the UK and Ireland.

The Quality Control Operative will report directly to the Technical Manager and is responsible for ensuring all developed product meets Customer and Company standards for conformance and food safety standards.

Duties will include but are not restricted to:

Monitoring product from intake to finished product and reporting any food safety or quality issues e.g., temperature control, fat analysis, weight checks and label verification. Record and take corrective actions re: non-conformance reporting to suppliers. Complete sensory analysis of products in the test kitchen. Participate in NPD trials and new product launches.
Hours of operation for the role are currently Monday to Friday, totalling 40 hours per week between 0600 > 1730 during standard operations, with opportunities to undertake additional hours and occasional Saturday work. Starting rate regardless of age is 12.71 per hour subject to increase to 13.21 per hour after completion of probationary period (6 months).

Essential Criteria:

Working knowledge of what is involved in Quality Control Checks Strong command of the English Language both verbal and written IT Literate Good organisation and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative with an eye for detail Ability to work in a pressurised environment, with a can-do attitude and commitment to safety Flexibility towards working hours

Desirable Criteria:

GCSE Maths & English at Grade C and above or equivalent Current Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing Certificate Previous experience working in a quality / assurance role Previous experience or working knowledge of red meat products
The Company reserve the right to expand the shortlisting criteria to facilitate the shortlisting process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,436.80 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Omagh BT79 0BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: FI/QC/01/25