Fresh Produce Quality Assurance Specialist

Workforce Staffing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Medical expenses cashback

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Volunteer time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd is recruiting a Product Quality Specialist for a busy fresh produce operation in the United Kingdom. You will monitor quality from intake to dispatch, perform QA on inbound and finished goods, and support investigations while upholding HACCP and hygiene standards.

The role requires experience in fresh produce, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication across Production, Quality, Technical and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, or fresh food environments.
• Understanding of product quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of quality control processes and HACCP is ideal.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to challenge quality concerns.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach with ownership and problem-solving能力.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality assessments on incoming, in-process and finished products.
• Assess fruit quality including appearance, ripeness, texture, aroma and flavour.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal standards.
• Identify, record and escalate quality concerns and non-conforming products.
• Monitor shelf life, stock rotation and quality risks.
• Maintain accurate quality records and system updates.
• Support sample preparation and quality investigations.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Work with operations to minimise waste and improve product performance.
• Provide quality feedback to support production and stock allocation decisions.

Skills

Fresh produce experience

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Job description

Workforce Staffing Ltd is recruiting a Product Quality Specialist for a busy fresh produce operation in the United Kingdom. You will monitor quality from intake to dispatch, perform QA on inbound and finished goods, and support investigations while upholding HACCP and hygiene standards.

The role requires experience in fresh produce, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication across Production, Quality, Technical and Commercial teams.