Product Quality Assurance Technician

Permanent | Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and fast-paced fresh produce business as a Product Quality Assurance Technician.

You'll play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet customer, quality, food safety, and legal requirements. Working closely with operational, technical, and production teams, you'll help maintain the highest standards across the business while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring products leaving site meet specification.

This is a hands on role suited to someone with a keen eye for detail, a passion for quality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast moving environment. Whether you're looking to build a career within quality assurance or already have experience within the food industry, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop within a growing business.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out product quality assessments to ensure products meet customer specifications and company standards
• Conducting routine quality checks throughout the production and packing process
• Monitoring products for quality, appearance, condition, and compliance with customer requirements
• Supporting food safety, quality, and compliance standards across the site
• Completing accurate quality records, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Assisting with investigations into quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Identifying potential quality concerns and escalating issues where appropriate
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems
• Working closely with production and operational teams to drive quality improvements
• Ensuring traceability, product integrity, and compliance procedures are consistently followed
• Monitoring GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards throughout the operation
• Participating in internal audits and supporting site compliance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction
• Maintaining excellent communication with colleagues across multiple departments
• Supporting the wider technical function with quality-related activities as required

What we're looking for

We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused individual who enjoys working within a fast-paced food production/Fresh Produce environment. You'll have a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to challenge standards when necessary.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience within a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical, or Food Production role, although full training can be provided for the right candidate
• An understanding of food safety and quality standards within a food manufacturing or fresh produce environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• The confidence to work independently and make informed decisions
• The ability to work collaboratively with production, technical, and operational teams
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Basic IT skills and the ability to accurately complete records and documentation
• Flexibility to work rotating shift patterns, including night shifts where required

What's in it for you?

• Private Medical Insurance following successful completion of probation
• Life Assurance
• Paid overtime for hours worked above 48 per week
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

This role is based on a 48-hour week across 5 days, operating on a rotating shift pattern which will not always fall Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required, as the role will include night shifts and additional overtime opportunities.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Oskar Ballard at MorePeople on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation or apply today.