QC / Quality Control – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce supplier in Lincolnshire is searching for a Quality Controller to join their expanding product quality team. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards through product checks and effective communication across departments. A background in Quality Control is essential, particularly within the fresh produce sector, including fruits like Grapes and Citrus. The role offers a competitive salary of £30k and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance relevant to fresh produce.
• Exposure to handling fresh fruit, specifically Grapes and/or Citrus.
• Confident decision-maker with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all products are checked on intake and meet quality standards.
• Communicate effectively across departments about product usage.
• Manage the QC team to meet logging requirements and ensure safety.

Skills

Quality Control experience

Fresh Produce knowledge

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

A market leader in their sector, our Client is an established and highly successful Fresh Produce supplier, working with an exciting portfolio of products that are destined for the UK retailers. We are currently seeking a Quality Controller to strengthen their product quality team at an exciting time of expansion.

Reporting to the QA Manager, the successful Quality Controller will work alongside a QC team to ensure all product is checked on Intake and approved to the highest quality standards, meeting customer expectations. This is a key role communicating between departments on product usage and rotation, managing the team to ensure all standards are met & logged appropriately adhering to customer expectations / requirements and ensure a safe working environment for all team members.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance
• Fresh Produce knowledge, with exposure to Fruit ideally Grapes and / or Citrus
• Team player, confident to make decisions and work alone when required
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Location and Salary

Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £30k