Quality Controller, Food Production (Temp-to-Perm)

Interaction Recruitment Group; English Bicknor; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Controller to join a busy fruit farm production facility in Sittingbourne, working on jams, pie fillings and sauces. This temp-to-perm role offers rotating shifts from 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a £13 per hour pay.

You will carry out QC checks, test pH levels, manage labels and dispatch paperwork, ensure allergen listings, and maintain quality records.

Qualifications

• Previous quality control or food production experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety and quality procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literate and confident using systems to check and prepare dispatch paperwork, labels and production records.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport is essential.
• Reliable with a positive, proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Test and record pH levels of jams, sauces and pie fillings.
• Monitor production to ensure products meet required quality standards.
• Produce, check and prepare dispatch labels using computer systems.
• Check and prepare dispatch paperwork, ensuring all details are accurate and complete.
• Ensure all ingredients and allergens are accurately listed on product labels.
• Complete and maintain accurate quality records and production documentation.
• Use computer systems to update records, complete checks and support the dispatch process.
• Ensure products meet food safety, customer and company requirements.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Driving licence

Tools

None

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Controller to join a busy fruit farm production facility in Sittingbourne, working on jams, pie fillings and sauces. This temp-to-perm role offers rotating shifts from 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a £13 per hour pay.

You will carry out QC checks, test pH levels, manage labels and dispatch paperwork, ensure allergen listings, and maintain quality records.