Quality Controller - Fresh Produce

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 plus overtime opportunities

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday 8 hour shifts with flexible start and finish times

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fresh Produce Quality Controller to take ownership within a fast growing global business, while being part of a close knit and supportive onsite team.

Specialising in import and export, this international fresh produce business combines global reach with the feel of a small, family sized operation at site level. Collaboration, accountability and high standards sit at the heart of everything they do. If you enjoy being hands on, working at pace and playing a key role in maintaining product integrity from intake through to dispatch, this role offers genuine responsibility and variety.

• Overseeing product arrivals and despatch, ensuring all products meet customer specifications
• Working closely with Line Leaders and Online QC to maintain quality standards and manage grade outs
• Managing workload in line with daily orders and production priorities
• Monitoring shelf life, customer samples and carrying out quality checks
• Completing all quality, food safety and compliance documentation accurately
• Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards across operations
• Collaborating with the onsite Management team and third party packing partners
• Monitoring productivity at third party operations, providing feedback, training and support
• Providing clear quality feedback to Management teams and Customers
• Investigating product rejections and completing all associated reports

• Salary of £30,000 to £32,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Full time, permanent position within a growing global fresh produce business
• Sunday to Thursday working pattern
• 8 hour shifts with flexibility around start and finish times
• A supportive, team focused environment with a family feel
• A fast paced role with real ownership and visibility
• The chance to further develop your career within fresh produce quality

• Fresh produce experience is essential
• Proven experience monitoring product quality within a fresh produce environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining standards
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements
• Confident completing documentation and following processes accurately
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast paced setting
• A proactive, flexible approach with the confidence to use initiative
• Comfortable working within a small team and alongside third party partners
• Basic understanding of stock control systems
• Confident using Microsoft Office, SAP experience beneficial

• English required
• Spanish or Eastern European languages advantageous

You will be joining a progressive and expanding fresh produce business where quality is central to success and every team member plays an important part. With global backing and a strong local team culture, this is a role that offers both stability and influence.

If you are experienced in fresh produce and ready to take on a role with responsibility, collaboration and room to grow, we would love to hear from you.