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Quality Controller

Quality Controller – Fresh Produce | Fast Growing Global Business | Hands On Role
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 plus overtime opportunities
Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 8am-5pm flexibility required
Are you detail orientated, quality driven and comfortable working in a fast paced fresh produce environment?

A fast growing, worldwide fresh produce business specialising in import and export is looking for a proactive Quality Controller to join their onsite team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all products processed and dispatched meet quality, food safety and customer specifications.
This is a hands on, operational role offering variety, responsibility and close collaboration with internal teams and third party partners in a business that values flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
•    Oversee product arrivals, despatch and ensuring all products are packed correctly and within specification
•    Work closely with Line Leaders and Online QC to maintain quality standards and manage grade outs
•    Manage workload in line with daily orders and production demands
•    Monitor shelf life, customer samples and carry out associated quality testing
•    Complete all required quality, food safety and compliance documentation accurately
•    Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards across all operations
•    Work closely with the on site Management team and third party packing partners
•    Monitor productivity of Production Operatives at third party operations, providing training, feedback and support
•    Provide clear and effective quality feedback to Management teams and Customers
•    Investigate product rejections, follow up actions and complete all necessary reports
What’s In It for You
•    Salary of £30,000 to £32,000
•    Overtime opportunities available
•     Full time, permanent role within a fast growing international business
•    A collaborative, team focused working environment
•    A varied and fast paced role where no two days are the same
•    The opportunity to develop your experience within quality and fresh produce
Your Background
•    Previous experience working within a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality is a strong advantage
•     Excellent attention to detail and a strong quality mindset

•     Previous experience working within a fresh produce environment is essential, with responsibility for monitoring product quality

•    Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety standards
•    Comfortable completing documentation and following written and verbal instructions
•    Confident working under pressure in a fast paced environment
•    A flexible, can do attitude with the ability to use initiative
•    Comfortable working as part of a small team and with third party partners
•    Basic understanding of stock control systems
•    Confident using Microsoft Office, with SAP experience beneficial
Languages
•    English required
•    Spanish or Eastern European languages an advantage but not essential
Join a Business That Invests in You
You will be joining a progressive, fast growing fresh produce business where quality matters and people are valued. This role offers responsibility, variety and the chance to play a key part in ensuring high standards are met every day.

If you are detail focused, flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink.
 

Location: Maidstone | Salary: £30000 - £32000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 26/01/2026