Quality Assurance Officer

Premier Recruitment Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing fresh produce company in Dartford is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Officer to join their night shift team. You will oversee production and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Technology or a related field and 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance within fresh produce or food manufacturing. This ongoing position offers competitive pay and the potential for a permanent contract.

Benefits

Ongoing position with potential for 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.
• Strong knowledge of fresh fruit quality, particularly mangoes and avocados.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on incoming fresh produce.
• Perform in-process QA checks during flow wrap packaging.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and BRC.

Skills

Quality checks on fresh produce

Understanding of GMP, HACCP, BRC standards

Practical experience with flow wrap machines

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Food Technology

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Officer — Location: Dartford. Pay Rate: £15.74 per hour plus overtime. Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM (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 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 escalate 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, 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.

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