Overview
Job Title: QCs & Line Leaders (Fresh Produce)
Location: Outskirts of Canterbury
Salary: £13.45 starting, increasing to £17.27 once competent at Level 3 requirements
Hours: Multiple shift patterns available
Hours patterns: 5 on, 2 off | 4 on, 4 off | 4 on, 3 off | 3 on, 4 off – to be discussed at interview. Working hours generally between 6.30am – 7.00pm with flexibility required to meet business demands.
Our Client
Is a well-established fresh produce company located on the outskirts of Canterbury, specialising in supplying fresh produce to major retailers across the UK.
Role Summary
You will be responsible for ensuring all incoming, in-process and outgoing products meet strict quality and customer standards. Working closely with production, technical and packing teams, you will carry out regular inspections, document findings and assist in maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for ensuring the quality of packed produce.
* Ensure food safety, fruit quality and packaging information meet customer specifications.
* Implement quality control procedures.
* Complete documentation correctly and ensure it is filed appropriately.
* Undertake inspections and checks to ensure fruit meets customer requirements.
* Highlight and communicate any quality trends or product non-conformance.
* Ensure compliance data and quality control processes are maintained to BRC/Customer standard.
* Assist with internal / external audits when required.
* Ensure incoming raw material and shelf life samples are assessed against the specification.
* Follow intake and shelf life procedures as per the quality management system.
* Ensure incoming raw material and returns are inspected before being processed.
Experience & Skills
* Previous experience of working with fresh produce.
* Experience as a QC/QA in fresh produce.
* HACCP knowledge.
* Food Safety Awareness.
* Communication skills
* A good level of English
* A team player
* Attention to detail
* A proactive problem solver
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Free parking
* Overtime paid at +25%
* An additional £2 per hour once Level 3 competent
* Progression opportunities
* Company pension
Next Steps
If this sounds like the ideal position and you have the experience outlined above, please apply and you will be contacted if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like further information before applying, please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).
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