QA / QC Support - Fresh Produce

Our Client is one of the UK's largest Importers and Distributors in their sector within the fresh produce industry, supplying a variety of customers nationwide, including the major retailers. We now offer an excellent opportunity for a QA Support to join the business in a key Quality Assurance / Quality Control role on an interim basis until March/April 2026.

Working alongside a QA Manager, the position of QA Support will join a dedicated team to assess and monitor the quality of incoming fresh produce during production and packed products.

Responsibilities

• Complete Intake quality assessments when required and send daily reports to suppliers.
• Monitor product during packing process (checking quality, approvals, labelling, packaging and other specific requirement and specifications) and liaise with production teams throughout.
• Carry out sample preparation process and assist Technical team when required.
• Calibrate measuring equipment.
• Complete shelf life assessment.

Qualifications

• FMCG / Food / Fresh Produce sector exposure.
• Experience / knowledge of product Quality Control / Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of Auditing, HACCP, Specifications, and the importance of meeting the customer's needs would be highly advantageous.

Details

Location: Harlow, Essex

Salary: dependent on experience

Hours: Sunday to Thursday working week.

A driving licence is essential.