Night QA Lead: Fresh Produce & Flow-Wrap

Premier Recruitment Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing fresh produce company in Dartford is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Officer to join their night shift team. You will oversee production and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Technology or a related field and 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance within fresh produce or food manufacturing. This ongoing position offers competitive pay and the potential for a permanent contract.

Benefits

Ongoing position with potential for permanent contract

Free on-site parking

Competitive hourly rate

Enhanced overtime rates

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in QA within fresh produce/FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fresh fruit quality, particularly mangoes and avocados.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on incoming fresh produce.
• Perform in-process QA checks during flow wrap packaging.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and BRC.

Skills

Quality checks on fresh produce

Understanding of GMP, HACCP, BRC standards

Practical experience with flow wrap machines

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Food Technology

Job description

A rapidly growing fresh produce company in Dartford is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Officer to join their night shift team. You will oversee production and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Technology or a related field and 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance within fresh produce or food manufacturing. This ongoing position offers competitive pay and the potential for a permanent contract.