Quality Assurance Technician — Fresh Produce, Overtime & Growth

MorePeople; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Overtime pay

Training & progression

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Product Quality Assurance Technician to join a well-established fresh produce business. You’ll ensure products meet customer, quality, food safety and legal requirements, working with operations, technical and production teams to maintain high standards.

This hands-on role suits someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality in a fast-moving environment. Flexibility to rotate shifts, including nights, is required and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within food production or fresh produce
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards in manufacturing
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts including night shifts

Responsibilities

• Carry out product quality assessments to ensure specs are met
• Conduct routine quality checks during production and packing
• Monitor product quality, appearance, condition and compliance with customer requirements
• Support food safety, quality and site compliance standards
• Complete accurate quality records and reporting
• Assist with investigations into quality issues and customer complaints
• Identify quality concerns and escalate appropriately
• Support quality management systems maintenance
• Work with production to drive quality improvements
• Ensure traceability and product integrity
• Monitor GMP, hygiene and food safety standards
• Participate in internal audits and site compliance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain cross-departmental communication
• Support the wider technical function with quality activities

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Food Production

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Night shifts flexibility

IT skills

Record keeping

Job description

MorePeople is seeking a Product Quality Assurance Technician to join a well-established fresh produce business. You’ll ensure products meet customer, quality, food safety and legal requirements, working with operations, technical and production teams to maintain high standards.

This hands-on role suits someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality in a fast-moving environment. Flexibility to rotate shifts, including nights, is required and opportunities for training and