Product Quality Assurance Technician

MorePeople; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Overtime pay

Training & progression

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Product Quality Assurance Technician to join a well-established fresh produce business. You’ll ensure products meet customer, quality, food safety and legal requirements, working with operations, technical and production teams to maintain high standards.

This hands-on role suits someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality in a fast-moving environment. Flexibility to rotate shifts, including nights, is required and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within food production or fresh produce
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards in manufacturing
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts including night shifts

Responsibilities

• Carry out product quality assessments to ensure specs are met
• Conduct routine quality checks during production and packing
• Monitor product quality, appearance, condition and compliance with customer requirements
• Support food safety, quality and site compliance standards
• Complete accurate quality records and reporting
• Assist with investigations into quality issues and customer complaints
• Identify quality concerns and escalate appropriately
• Support quality management systems maintenance
• Work with production to drive quality improvements
• Ensure traceability and product integrity
• Monitor GMP, hygiene and food safety standards
• Participate in internal audits and site compliance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain cross-departmental communication
• Support the wider technical function with quality activities

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Food Production

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Night shifts flexibility

IT skills

Record keeping

Job description

Permanent | Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and fast-paced fresh produce business as a Product Quality Assurance Technician.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet customer, quality, food safety, and legal requirements. Working closely with operational, technical, and production teams, you’ll help maintain the highest standards across the business while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring products leaving site meet specification.

This is a hands on role suited to someone with a keen eye for detail, a passion for quality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast moving environment. Whether you’re looking to build a career within quality assurance or already have experience within the food industry, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop within a growing business.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out product quality assessments to ensure products meet customer specifications and company standards
• Conducting routine quality checks throughout the production and packing process
• Monitoring products for quality, appearance, condition, and compliance with customer requirements
• Supporting food safety, quality, and compliance standards across the site
• Completing accurate quality records, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Assisting with investigations into quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Identifying potential quality concerns and escalating issues where appropriate
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems
• Working closely with production and operational teams to drive quality improvements
• Ensuring traceability, product integrity, and compliance procedures are consistently followed
• Monitoring GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards throughout the operation
• Participating in internal audits and supporting site compliance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction
• Maintaining excellent communication with colleagues across multiple departments
• Supporting the wider technical function with quality-related activities as required

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused individual who enjoys working within a fast-paced food production/Fresh Produce environment. You’ll have a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to challenge standards when necessary.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience within a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical, or Food Production role, although full training can be provided for the right candidate
• An understanding of food safety and quality standards within a food manufacturing or fresh produce environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• The confidence to work independently and make informed decisions
• The ability to work collaboratively with production, technical, and operational teams
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Basic IT skills and the ability to accurately complete records and documentation
• Flexibility to work rotating shift patterns, including night shifts where required

What’s in it for you?

• Private Medical Insurance following successful completion of probation
• Life Assurance
• Paid overtime for hours worked above 48 per week
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

This role is based on a 48-hour week across 5 days, operating on a rotating shift pattern which will not always fall Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required, as the role will include night shifts and additional overtime opportunities.