Quality Controller

Position: Quality Controller (Permanent)
Quality Controller – Fresh Produce | Fast Growing Global Business | Hands On Role

Location:

Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 plus overtime opportunities
Shift Pattern:
Sunday – Thursday, 8am-5pm flexibility required
Are you detail orientated, quality driven and comfortable working in a fast paced fresh produce environment?

A fast growing, worldwide fresh produce business specialising in import and export is looking for a proactive Quality Controller to join their onsite team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all products processed and dispatched meet quality, food safety and customer specifications.
This is a hands on, operational role offering variety, responsibility and close collaboration with internal teams and third party partners in a business that values flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee product arrivals, despatch and ensuring all products are packed correctly and within specification

• Work closely with Line Leaders and Online QC to maintain quality standards and manage grade outs

• Manage workload in line with daily orders and production demands

• Monitor shelf life, customer samples and carry out associated quality testing

• Complete all required quality, food safety and compliance documentation accurately

• Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards across all operations

• Work closely with the on site Management team and third party packing partners

• Monitor productivity of Production Operatives at third party operations, providing training, feedback and support

• Provide clear and effective quality feedback to Management teams and Customers

• Investigate product rejections, follow up actions and complete all necessary reports
What’s In It for You

• Salary of £30,000 to £32,000

• Overtime opportunities available

• Full time, permanent role within a fast growing international business

• A collaborative, team focused working environment

• A varied and fast paced role where no two days are the same

• The opportunity to develop your experience within quality and fresh produce
Your Background

• Previous experience working within a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality is a strong advantage

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong quality mindset

• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety standards

• Comfortable completing documentation and following written and verbal instructions

• Confident working under pressure in a fast paced environment

• A flexible, can do attitude with the ability to use initiative

• Comfortable working as part of a small team and with third party partners

• Basic understanding of stock control systems

• Confident using Microsoft Office, with SAP experience beneficial
Languages

• English required

• Spanish or Eastern European languages an advantage but not essential
Join a Business That Invests in You
You will be joining a progressive, fast growing fresh produce business where quality matters and people are valued.

This role offers responsibility, variety and the chance to play a key part in ensuring high standards are met every day.

If you are detail focused, flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink