Product Quality Assurance Co-ordinator

Location: West Sussex

Product Quality Assurance Co-ordinator

Are you passionate about food quality, attention to detail, and ensuring customers receive the very best products? I'm looking for a proactive and organised Product Quality Assurance Co-ordinator to join a growing team and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards across our fresh produce operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic business, helping to ensure that premium fruit entering our packhouse and leaving as finished products consistently meets customer expectations, food safety requirements, and industry standards.

The Role:

As a Product Quality Assurance Co-ordinator, you'll work closely with multiple departments to ensure product quality, stock accuracy, traceability, and compliance throughout the supply chain.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing stock control
Allocating stock to customer orders based on availability and priority
Coordinating stock distribution
Conducting raw material inspections and quality checks
Investigating quality concerns and supporting corrective actions
Verifying compliance with customer specifications and food safety standards
Supporting product sampling, shelf-life management, and quality reporting
Carrying out routine verification checks on equipment

You:

Experience with in a quality assurance or quality control role in the fresh produce or food sector
Food Safety Level 2 certification
Knowledge of retail and food safety standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
A positive, "can-do" attitude and the confidence to challenge when quality standards are at risk Customer-facing experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why Apply:

Salary £37,900
Discretionary annual bonus
Private Medical
Gain exposure across multiple areas of the business, from production and farming to commercial operations
Work in a varied role where no two days are the same
Contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business success
Develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment

Due to the seasonal nature of the business, flexibility around working hours is required. Opportunities may also arise to support other areas of the business during quieter periods.

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