Product 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

Are you passionate about fresh produce and have a keen eye for quality? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and making the right decisions really matter?

We are recruiting a Product Quality Specialist to join a successful and growing fresh produce business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in fruit, vegetables or fresh food who takes pride in maintaining high standards and ensuring customers receive products of the very best quality.

The Role

Working closely with Production, Quality, Technical and Commercial teams, you will play an important role in monitoring product quality throughout the operation, from intake and storage through to processing and dispatch.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out quality assessments on incoming, in-process and finished products.

• Assessing fruit quality, including appearance, ripeness, texture, aroma and flavour.

• Ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.

• Identifying, recording and escalating quality concerns and non-conforming products.

• Monitoring shelf life, stock rotation and potential product quality risks.

• Maintaining accurate quality records and system updates.

• Supporting sample preparation and quality investigations.

• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards are consistently maintained.

• Working alongside operational teams to minimise waste and improve product performance.

• Providing quality feedback to support production and stock allocation decisions.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience within fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, or a fresh food environment.

• A good understanding of product quality, food safety and hygiene standards.

• Knowledge of quality control processes and ideally HACCP.

• A keen eye for detail and the confidence to identify and challenge quality concerns.

• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across different departments.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership and identify practical solutions.

A genuine interest in fresh produce and an understanding of what good-quality fruit looks and feels like will be particularly important.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Salary of £31,380 per annum.

• Full-time position, including working alternate weekends.

• 33 days' annual holiday.

• Pension scheme.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Medical expenses cashback scheme.

• Life assurance.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Employee discount.

• Free onsite parking.

• Paid volunteer time.

Interested?

If you have experience in fresh produce or food quality and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a busy, quality-focused operation, we'd love to hear from you.