QA / QC Support – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in fresh produce is seeking a QA Support in Harlow, Essex. This interim role until March/April 2026 involves monitoring and assessing the quality of fresh produce. Responsibilities include quality assessments, monitoring packaging processes, and calibrating measuring equipment. Candidates should have FMCG exposure and knowledge of Quality Control processes. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Exposure to FMCG or Food sectors is essential.
• Experience in product Quality Control or Quality Assurance is required.
• Knowledge of Auditing, HACCP, and meeting customer needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete Intake quality assessments and send daily reports to suppliers.
• Monitor product during packing process and liaise with production teams.
• Carry out sample preparation process and assist Technical team.
• Calibrate measuring equipment.
• Complete shelf life assessments.

Skills

FMCG / Food / Fresh Produce sector exposure

Experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Knowledge of Auditing

Knowledge of HACCP

Understanding of Specifications

Job description

Overview

Our Client is one of the UK’s largest Importers and Distributors in their sector within the fresh produce industry, supplying a variety of customers nationwide, including the major retailers. We now offer an excellent opportunity for a QA Support to join the business in a key Quality Assurance / Quality Control role on an interim basis until March/April 2026.

Working alongside a QA Manager, the position of QA Support will join a dedicated team to assess and monitor the quality of incoming fresh produce during production and packed products.

Responsibilities

• To complete Intake quality assessments when required and send daily reports to suppliers.
• Monitor product during packing process (checking quality, approvals, labelling, packaging and other specific requirement and specifications) and liaising with production teams throughout.
• To carry out sample preparation process and assist Technical team when required.
• Calibrate measuring equipment.
• Completion of shelf life assessment

Requirements

• FMCG / Food / Fresh Produce sector exposure
• Experience / knowledge of product Quality Control / Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of Auditing, HACCP, Specifications, and the importance of meeting the customer’s needs would be highly advantageous

Location & Hours

Location: Harlow, Essex

Hours: Sunday to Thursday working week.

Salary

Salary; dependent on experience

A driving licence is essential