Senior Quality Assurance

Staffline; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Chatteris is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance professional to oversee product quality checks in a busy fruit and vegetable production site. The ideal candidate will have experience in the fresh produce industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. This role offers an hourly rate of £13.27 to £16.59 and provides training, on-site support, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free car parking on site

PPE provided

Full training provided

Canteen on site

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally within the salad or fresh produce industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrating a risk-aware mindset and strong follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality from goods-in through to final release.
• Supervise, support, and train members of the Quality team.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Proactive approach

Creativity

Organizational skills

Competence in IT (Word, Excel)

Job description

An immediate start opportunity is available at our client's busy fruit and vegetable production site.

Senior Quality Assurance

Staffline is recruiting a Senior Quality Assurance professional to work in Chatteris.

Own transport is required due to the location.

The rate of pay is £13.27 per hour up to 48 hours, with overtime paid at £16.59 per hour for all hours worked over 48.

Bank Holiday pay is £13.77 per hour.

This role works Sunday to Saturday, 5 days per week, starting at 07:00am. Finish times vary, and you must be prepared to work until the job is completed (40-48 hours per week).

Your Time at Work

As a Senior Quality Assurance, you will oversee product quality from goods-in through to final release, ensuring all checks, tests, labelling and traceability requirements are carried out accurately. You will document and communicate failures promptly and maintain a strong focus on food safety, legality and authenticity in line with the Quality Management System.

You will supervise, support and train members of the Quality team, promoting a consistent and proactive approach to quality across the business.

Additional duties include performing and overseeing label, quality and weight checks, assessing shelf-life samples, approving customer labels to specification, and ensuring Standard Operating Procedures are followed.

You will also support the Product Quality Manager and Quality Supervisor, deputising in their absence, liaising with the Commercial team where required, and assisting with the development of new packing processes and quality procedures.

Some travel may be required, and additional ad hoc duties may be assigned.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect Senior Quality Assurance will have experience in a similar role, ideally within the salad or fresh produce industry.

You will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and guide the QA team in day-to-day operations.

A proactive approach, creativity, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks are essential.

You will also demonstrate problem-solving ability, a risk-aware mindset, and strong follow-up skills. Competence in IT, including Word and Excel, is required.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £13.27 - £16.59 per hour
• Sunday to Saturday
• On-site support from Staffline
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref: V1CPK

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.