Quality Control Operative

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Aylesford is seeking a Quality Control Operative to ensure high standards of product quality and food safety. The role involves assessing the quality of raw materials and finished goods, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates should have a detail-oriented approach and knowledge of HACCP principles. The position offers extensive training and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

20% Staff Discount

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area

Qualifications

• Experience working to product specifications for raw materials or finished goods.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in food production or quality control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and recording quality of raw materials and dispatched goods.
• Verifying product labelling and documentation.
• Ensuring all hygiene and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Knowledge of HACCP principles

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Operative

Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Salary: £31,930

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Join our team at Watts Farms, where quality and freshness come first. We’re looking for a Quality Control Operative to help us maintain the high standards our customers expect. Working within our busy Aylesford site, you’ll play a key role in checking and recording the quality of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring every product leaving our site meets specification and is handled to the highest food safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• As a Quality Control Operative, you’ll be responsible for:
• Assessing and recording the quality of raw materials and dispatched goods against specifications.
• Verifying product labelling, packaging, and documentation for customer orders.
• Checking that cleaning, hygiene, and stock rotation procedures are followed correctly.
• Carrying out pre-use checks on facilities and equipment such as cold stores and scales.
• Ensuring all site hygiene and safety standards are upheld by staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Maintaining accurate and complete QC records and reporting any quality concerns promptly.
• Supporting the Technical and Warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality and food safety.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to doing things right. Ideally, you will have:

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and Intermediate Food Hygiene training (or willingness to complete).
• Experience working to product specifications for raw materials or finished goods.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and confidence working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience in a food production, warehouse, or quality control environment would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working hours

You will work 48 hours per week, working 06:30 - 16:30, 5 days a week.

Why Watts Farms?

At Watts Farms, we’re proud of our reputation for supplying the UK’s leading retailers, wholesalers, and food service customers with top quality fresh produce. You’ll be joining a friendly, hard‑working team that values high standards, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 20% Staff Discount
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

If you’re passionate about food quality and want to be part of a team that takes pride in what it delivers, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.