Quality Control Operative

Quality Control Operative - Ashford | £12.71 per hour | Temporary until December. Join a busy manufacturing environment where attention to detail is valued. Great opportunity to gain experience, work with a supportive…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 October 2026

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Quality Control Operative - Ashford | £12.71 per hour | Temporary until December. Join a busy manufacturing environment where attention to detail is valued. Great opportunity to gain experience, work with a supportive team, and secure work through to the end of the year.

Quality Control Operative

Location: Ashford
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Temporary until December

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a Temporary Quality Assistant / Quality Administrator to support its Quality Assurance team through to December.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and strong administrative skills to gain valuable experience within a regulated quality-controlled environment. The role combines inspection activities with document control and quality administration, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy accuracy, organisation, and working to established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

* Inspect labels, leaflets and printed materials using a specialist inspection system

* Compare production samples against approved artwork and specifications

* Identify and report discrepancies or quality concerns

* Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation

* File and archive quality records and batch documentation

* Support document control processes including scanning and indexing records

* Ensure compliance with company procedures and quality standards

* Assist the Quality Assurance team with general administrative duties

Skills & Experience Required

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Good Microsoft Office and general computer skills

* Excellent organisational and time management abilities

* Ability to follow procedures and work independently

* Strong communication skills and a professional approach

Desirable

* Previous experience within manufacturing, quality, packaging, print or pharmaceutical environments

* Experience using inspection or quality management systems

* Understanding of GMP or ISO standards

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Morgan Jones:

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Due to the high volume of applicants, we advise that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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