Quality Assurance Officer

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer in Dartford to oversee production and packaging operations in a fresh produce company. The role includes conducting quality checks, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and training staff on quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in QA within fresh produce or food manufacturing. The position offers competitive hourly rates, enhanced overtime, and the opportunity for a permanent contract in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing position with the potential for a permanent contract

Free on-site parking

Competitive hourly rate

Enhanced overtime rates

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in QA within fresh produce/FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with flow wrap machines and fresh produce packaging lines.
• Understanding of retailer specifications and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on incoming fresh produce.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC and company SOPs.
• Train and guide line operators and intake staff on quality.

Skills

Quality assurance checks

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

HACCP standards

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Food Technology, Agriculture or Quality Management

Job description

Quality Assurance Officer

Location: Dartford

Pay Rate: Day shift £13.12 per hour and night shift £16.15 per hour plus overtime

Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday. Day shift 6am–2pm (may change per rota). Night shift 9:00pm–6:00am (flexibility may be required during peak seasons).

Premier Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a rapidly growing fresh produce company. We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join their day and night shift team, overseeing production and packaging operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with customer specifications, food safety regulations, and company quality standards – with a particular focus on flow wrap packaging and fresh produce intake (Fresh Fruit).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on incoming fresh produce, assessing ripeness, weight, defects, and compliance with retailer/customer standards.
• Perform in‑process QA checks during flow wrap packaging, monitoring seal integrity, alignment, labelling and weight accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC and company SOPs.
• Carry out line clearance and maintain full documentation before start‑up, changeovers and shutdowns.
• Identify and escalated non‑conformities, support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify packaging materials (films, labels, trays, cartons) prior to and during production.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to resolve issues and improve quality standards.
• Maintain accurate batch records, intake reports and QA logs.
• Train and guide line operators and intake staff on quality, hygiene and defect detection.

Candidate Profile

• Degree/diploma in Food Technology, Agriculture or Quality Management (desirable).
• 2‑3 years’ experience in QA within fresh produce/FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with flow wrap machines and fresh produce packaging lines.
• Strong knowledge of fresh fruit quality (particularly mangoes and avocados).
• Understanding of retailer specifications and food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000).
• Excellent communication, reporting and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Ongoing position with the potential for a permanent contract.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you are interested in this role, please apply today or call the Dartford Team.