Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Dartford
Pay Rate: £15.74 per hour plus overtime
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM (flexibility may be required during peak-seasons)
Premier Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a rapidly growing fresh produce company. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join their night shift team, overseeing production and packaging operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with customer specifications, food safety regulations, and company quality standards - with a particular focus on flow wrap packaging and fresh produce intake (Fresh Fruit).
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct quality checks on incoming fresh produce, assessing ripeness, weight, defects, and compliance with retailer/customer standards.
* Perform in-process QA checks during flow wrap packaging, monitoring seal integrity, alignment, labelling, and weight accuracy.
* Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC, and company SOPs.
* Carry out line clearance and maintain full documentation before start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns.
* Identify and escalate non-conformities, support root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
* Verify packaging materials (films, labels, trays, cartons) prior to and during production.
* Collaborate with production and technical teams to resolve issues and improve quality standards.
* Maintain accurate batch records, intake reports, and QA logs.
* Train and guide line operators and intake staff on quality, hygiene, and defect detection.
Candidate Profile
* Degree/diploma in Food Technology, Agriculture, Quality Management (desirable).
* 2-3 years' experience in QA within fresh produce/FMCG/food manufacturing.
* Practical experience with flow wrap machines and fresh produce packaging lines.
* Strong knowledge of fresh fruit quality (particularly mangoes and avocados).
* Understanding of retailer specifications and food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000).
* Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
* Ongoing position with the potential for a permanent contract
* Free on-site parking
* Competitive hourly rate
* Enhanced overtime rates
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you are interested in this role, please apply today or call the Dartford Team.
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