Quality Controller

Job Title: Final Quality Controller

Location: Eastbourne

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: £12.71 - £14.50 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm

About the Role

First Recruitment Services are recruiting a Final Quality Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Eastbourne. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering long-term stability and development for the right candidate.

The role suits someone who has a keen eye for detail, takes pride in ensuring high standards, and enjoys being responsible for the final stage of product quality before dispatch.

Role Summary

As a Final Quality Controller, you will be responsible for carrying out final inspections on completed products before they are packaged and dispatched. You will ensure all items meet the required quality standards and specifications, helping to maintain customer satisfaction and reduce returns or defects.

Key Responsibilities

* Conducting final visual and functional inspections of finished products

* Ensuring products meet company quality standards and customer specifications

* Identifying and rejecting faulty or non-conforming items

* Recording inspection results accurately and maintaining quality documentation

* Working closely with production teams to address recurring quality issues

* Ensuring only approved products are passed on for packaging and dispatch

* Reporting defects, trends, or concerns to supervisors or quality leads

* Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe inspection area

What We’re Looking For

* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

* Previous experience in a quality control or inspection role (preferred)

* Ability to follow processes, standards, and written instructions

* Good communication skills and ability to work with production teams

* A proactive and responsible approach to quality and standards

* Reliable, punctual, and committed

Working Environment

This is a friendly, team-oriented manufacturing environment where staff are supported, trained, and encouraged to develop. The business values quality, consistency, and people who take pride in ensuring products meet the highest standards before leaving the facility.

What’s on Offer

* Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm (no weekends)

* Temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent

* On-the-job training and development

* Supportive team culture and long-term prospects

First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment. To apply, please submit your CV ASAP.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Application question(s):

* Do you have previous experience in a quality control or inspection role?

Work Location: In person
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed