Fresh Produce Quality Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual holiday

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Medical expenses cashback

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Quality Specialist to uphold the excellence of fresh produce across intake, storage, processing and dispatch. You will work with Production, Quality, Technical and Commercial teams to monitor quality and drive improvements.

The role requires knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, experience in fresh foods, and the ability to identify and resolve quality concerns in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, or fresh food environments.
• Good understanding of product quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of quality control processes and HACCP is desirable.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to challenge quality concerns.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality assessments on incoming, in-process and finished products.
• Assess fruit quality: 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 potential quality risks.
• Maintain accurate quality records and system updates.
• Support sample preparation and quality investigations.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with operations to minimise waste and improve product performance.
• Provide quality feedback to support production and stock allocation decisions.

Skills

Fresh produce quality

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Job description

Workforce Staffing Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Quality Specialist to uphold the excellence of fresh produce across intake, storage, processing and dispatch. You will work with Production, Quality, Technical and Commercial teams to monitor quality and drive improvements.

The role requires knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, experience in fresh foods, and the ability to identify and resolve quality concerns in a fast-paced environment.