Product Quality Assurance Specialist
Location: South East England
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Quality Assurance Specialist to join a leading fresh produce business in South East England.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining product quality, food safety, traceability, and compliance standards throughout the supply chain, ensuring products consistently meet customer, retailer, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct quality inspections of incoming and finished products.
* Monitor product quality, shelf-life, labelling, packaging, and traceability standards.
* Investigate quality issues and support corrective action processes.
* Maintain accurate quality and stock control records.
* Support HACCP implementation and food safety procedures.
* Assist with internal, customer, and third-party audits.
* Ensure compliance with BRCGS Food Safety Standards and customer specifications.
* Liaise with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams.
* Support quality reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the business.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, Technical Compliance, or Fresh Produce Operations. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant discipline together with a HACCP Level 3 qualification and Internal Auditor training.
Applicants should have experience working within fresh produce, food manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture, horticulture, or packhouse environments and possess a strong understanding of food safety, quality management, traceability, and stock control procedures.
Strong communication, organisational, analytical, and IT skills are essential. A full UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK are required.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary DOE
* Permanent Full-Time Position
* Company Pension Scheme
* Ongoing Training and Development
* Career Progression Opportunities
* Supportive Team Environment