Job Description
Product Evaluation Assistant
Fresh People are recruiting for a Product Evaluation Assistant on behalf of a leading fresh produce business based in Maidstone. The role sits within the Technical team and blends hands-on varietal testing with clear, data-led reporting to support commercial decisions.
The Role
The Product Evaluation Assistant will:
1. Coordinate regular product sampling and panel testing with the external lab partner.
2. Work with growers, breeders and internal stakeholders to collate new and existing varietal samples.
3. Schedule and organise sample shipments to the lab and attend selected panels to ensure SOP compliance and objectivity.
4. Measure Brix and Brixacid ratios (refractometer) and log results in the Product Evaluation database.
5. Create and maintain SOPs for each product type (handling, timings, packaging, results sharing).
6. Upload panel outcomes, ensuring accurate, consistent, and reportable data.
7. Produce weekly reports for key stakeholders; support weekly benchmarking and a berry market overview.
8. Analyse results to produce a seasonal varietal performance review and recommend tiering changes.
9. Complete end-of-season reviews per product type and manage product preparation for benchmarking and ad-hoc sample requests.
10. Conduct trial work as required and run regular evaluation sessions with a market research compan...