Fresh Produce Ripening Specialist

D R Newitt & Associates; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Benefits package

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates in Tonbridge seeks a Fresh Produce Technician to oversee fruit ripening and quality control across UK deliveries. You will monitor ripening rooms, run quality assessments, and work with production to ensure stock meets customer specifications.

The role emphasizes practical knowledge of fresh produce, strong attention to detail, and collaboration with Technical and Commercial teams to maintain high product standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce, fruit ripening or food production.
• Understanding of fruit ripening processes and product quality assessment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and technical compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, load and monitor ripening rooms per specs and production needs.
• Assess ripeness and perform quality checks including dry matter tests.
• Report quality issues and maintain product standards.
• Manage stock through ripening, rotate inventory and minimise waste.
• Monitor equipment and maintain records for compliance and traceability.

Skills

Fresh produce experience

Fruit ripening

Quality control

Stock management

Hygiene & food safety

Education

Food science / horticulture qualification

Job description

D R Newitt & Associates in Tonbridge seeks a Fresh Produce Technician to oversee fruit ripening and quality control across UK deliveries. You will monitor ripening rooms, run quality assessments, and work with production to ensure stock meets customer specifications.

The role emphasizes practical knowledge of fresh produce, strong attention to detail, and collaboration with Technical and Commercial teams to maintain high product standards.