Quality Controller

Mansfields; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime at enhanced pay

Full PPE and training provided

Flexible day options: 4 in-3 off, 5 in

Job summary

Mansfield's in Canterbury is seeking a Quality Assurance presence to ensure packed products meet customer standards and legal requirements. You will supervise quality checks, inspect fruit and packaging, and report issues to the QC Manager while supporting the packing team.

You will lead daily briefings and training, uphold BRC and customer standards, and ensure equipment calibration. The role is full-time with PPE provided and a 7-day operation requiring a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Food safety awareness is essential and HACCP awareness is beneficial.
• Good communication skills and a good level of English are required.
• Team-oriented, with attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks and complete documentation accurately.
• Inspect fruit and packaging to meet customer and legal standards.
• Report any quality issues or trends to the QC Manager.
• Support and motivate the packing team to maintain high standards.
• Lead daily briefings and provide training where needed.
• Maintain compliance with BRC and customer standards.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and well cared for.
• Collect shelf-life samples on relevant lines.

Skills

Food Safety Awareness

English Proficiency

Communication Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

HACCP Awareness

Job description

Join our quality team at Mansfield's, ensuring that all packed products meet customer standards and legal requirements. You'll help maintain food safety, fruit quality, and pack presentation-while supporting the team and reporting any issues to the QC Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks and complete documentation accurately
• Inspect fruit and packaging to meet customer and legal standards
• Report any quality issues or trends to the QC Manager
• Support and motivate the packing team to maintain high standards
• Lead daily briefings and provide training where needed
• Maintain compliance with BRC and customer standards
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and well cared for
• Collect shelf-life samples on relevant lines

Skills

Some Food Safety Awareness, good communication skills, good level of English, team player, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

Previous experience working within a similar role within the fruit industry with some HACCP awareness.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates £13.45-£15.27/hour (based on experience)
• Contract: Full-time
• Overtime at enhanced pay
• A supportive, dynamic team environment
• Full PPE and training provided
• we offer the following flexible working day options:
• 4 in - 3 Off
• 5 in - 2 Off

The roles are working on a weekly rota, so a flexible approach to work is required as the business works a 7-day operation.