Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Dartford
Pay Rate: £16.15 per hour plus overtime
Shift Pattern: Monday – Sunday Shift pattern, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM (flexibility may be required during peak-seasons)

Premier Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a rapidly growing fresh produce company. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join their night shift team, overseeing production and packaging operations.

This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with customer specifications, food safety regulations, and company quality standards – with a particular focus on flow wrap packaging and fresh produce intake (Fresh Fruit).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on incoming fresh produce, assessing ripeness, weight, defects, and compliance with retailer/customer standards.
• Perform in-process QA checks during flow wrap packaging, monitoring seal integrity, alignment, labelling, and weight accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC, and company SOPs.
• Carry out line clearance and maintain full documentation before start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Identify and escalate non-conformities, support root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify packaging materials (films, labels, trays, cartons) prior to and during production.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to resolve issues and improve quality standards.
• Maintain accurate batch records, intake reports, and QA logs.
• Train and guide line operators and intake staff on quality, hygiene, and defect detection.

Candidate Profile

• Degree/diploma in Food Technology, Agriculture, Quality Management (desirable).
• 2-3 years’ experience in QA within fresh produce/FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with flow wrap machines and fresh produce packaging lines.
• Strong knowledge of fresh fruit quality (particularly mangoes and avocados).
• Understanding of retailer specifications and food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000).
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Ongoing position with the potential for a permanent contract
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive hourly rate
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are interested in this role, please apply today or call the Dartford Team.

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