Qcs & Line Leaders (Fresh Produce)

Adecco; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking QCs & Line Leaders in Canterbury to ensure that all products meet quality standards. Candidates must have prior experience in fresh produce, knowledge of HACCP, and excellent attention to detail. The role also offers benefits including 28 days annual leave and overtime pay. Shift patterns are flexible, requiring some availability during business hours.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Free parking

Overtime paid at +25%

Additional £2 per hour once Level 3 competent

Progression opportunities

Company pension

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of packed produce.
• Implement quality control procedures.
• Complete documentation correctly and file appropriately.
• Undertake inspections to ensure fruit meets requirements.
• Ensure compliance data and quality control processes are maintained.

Skills

Previous experience of working with fresh produce

Experience as a QC/QA in fresh produce

HACCP knowledge

Food Safety Awareness

Communication skills

A good level of English

A team player

Attention to detail

A proactive problem solver

Job description

Overview

Job Title: QCs & Line Leaders (Fresh Produce)
Location: Outskirts of Canterbury
Salary: £13.45 starting, increasing to £17.27 once competent at Level 3 requirements
Hours: Multiple shift patterns available

Hours patterns: 5 on, 2 off | 4 on, 4 off | 4 on, 3 off | 3 on, 4 off – to be discussed at interview. Working hours generally between 6.30am – 7.00pm with flexibility required to meet business demands.

Our Client

Is a well-established fresh produce company located on the outskirts of Canterbury, specialising in supplying fresh produce to major retailers across the UK.

Role Summary

You will be responsible for ensuring all incoming, in-process and outgoing products meet strict quality and customer standards. Working closely with production, technical and packing teams, you will carry out regular inspections, document findings and assist in maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the quality of packed produce.
• Ensure food safety, fruit quality and packaging information meet customer specifications.
• Implement quality control procedures.
• Complete documentation correctly and ensure it is filed appropriately.
• Undertake inspections and checks to ensure fruit meets customer requirements.
• Highlight and communicate any quality trends or product non-conformance.
• Ensure compliance data and quality control processes are maintained to BRC/Customer standard.
• Assist with internal / external audits when required.
• Ensure incoming raw material and shelf life samples are assessed against the specification.
• Follow intake and shelf life procedures as per the quality management system.
• Ensure incoming raw material and returns are inspected before being processed.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience of working with fresh produce.
• Experience as a QC/QA in fresh produce.
• HACCP knowledge.
• Food Safety Awareness.
• Communication skills
• A good level of English
• A team player
• Attention to detail
• A proactive problem solver

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Free parking
• Overtime paid at +25%
• An additional £2 per hour once Level 3 competent
• Progression opportunities
• Company pension

Next Steps

If this sounds like the ideal position and you have the experience outlined above, please apply and you will be contacted if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like further information before applying, please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

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