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Quality Controller
Job summary
A leading fresh produce company is seeking a Quality Controller in Chartham, Canterbury. The role involves conducting quality checks on raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform well under pressure. Competitive pay rates along with training opportunities are offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role in the fruit or food industry.
Responsibilities
- Carry out quality control checks on incoming raw materials, products in production, and finished goods.
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and food safety standards.
- Complete quality documentation and report issues to the QC Manager.
- Support production teams in monitoring packing standards.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Skills
We are recruiting for Quality Control roles in the Chartham, Canterbury area. Mansfields & Sons, a leading fresh produce company, offers exciting career opportunities in a dynamic, family‑run environment. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and employee growth, it’s an ideal place for those looking to build a rewarding career in food production.
- Good communication skills
- A good level of English (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A proactive, flexible, and team‑oriented attitude
- (Desirable) Previous experience working within a similar role in the fruit or food industry
- Salary: Based on experience from £13.45 - £15.27 per hour
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Location: Nickle Farm, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent. CT4 7PG
- Duration: Ongoing
- Carry out quality control checks on incoming raw materials, products in production, and finished goods
- Ensure that all fruit and products meet customer specifications, legal requirements, and food safety standards
- Accurately complete all quality documentation and report any non‑conformances or quality trends to the QC Manager
- Support production teams by monitoring packing standards, labelling accuracy, and product presentation
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety and hygiene procedures
- Competitive pay rates with opportunities for overtime
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- On‑site parking and staff facilities
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Potential for long‑term or seasonal employment within a well‑established company
- 28 Holidays per year
- Weekly Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Employed Status
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Mortgage references
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* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.