Quality Assurance Officer

2 days ago


Dartford, United Kingdom Premier Recruitment Group Full time

OverviewQuality Assurance Officer — Location: Dartford. Pay Rate: £15.74 per hour plus overtime. Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 ProfileDegree/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.BenefitsOngoing position with the potential for a permanent contractFree on-site parkingCompetitive hourly rateEnhanced overtime ratesSupportive and collaborative team environmentIf you are interested in this role, please apply today or call the Dartford Team.INDDART #J-18808-Ljbffr



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