At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality and packaging standards in our fresh produce production team.
- Company: Join IPL, a leader in fresh produce packing with a vibrant team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 15% Asda discount, and comprehensive health support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, career growth, and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in food quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Assurance and a passion for fresh produce.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Our Dynamic Onsite Production Team at IPL Sittingbourne! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a QA Production to become a vital part of our onsite Production Team at our Fresh Produce packing facility in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details:
- Schedule: 4 on 4 off, 7pm - 7am (Nights)
- Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role
- Contract Type: Permanent
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for the quality, labelling and packaging assessments during production and at end of line
- Decision and escalation of any potential track changes for product being packed on the line
- Ensure Production paperwork is completed accurately inclusive of track changes, job sheets and packaging verification
- Check weigh calibrations & verification.
- Conduct accurate inspections of finished product & packaging to positive release pallets against ASDA’s specification.
- Complete investigations with regards to quality or packaging failures, ensuring that all corrective actions are implemented.
- Work with production colleagues to maximise yield and reduce giveaway
- Interact with the site’s operations to ensure compliance is being maintained at all times
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience within Quality Assurance
- Relevant experience in fresh produce / food
- Confident decision maker
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Fluent in English, additional other languages are desirable
- Ability to support, engage and influence stakeholders
- Able to motivate and inspire team
- Good organisation and communications skills
What's in it for you?
- 15% Asda In-store Discount
- Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life Assurance – all our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4x their annual base salary
- Free access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
- Grocery Aid – we’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
- Discounted health assessments – we have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
- Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10% discount
- Mortgage Advice Bureau – MAB can provide fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice
- Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money – our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
- Ride‑to‑work scheme – we work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
- Care Concierge – The Care Experts. Talk to us – we’re listening – Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
- Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long‑term incentive schemes.
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio‑economic background.
QA Production in Sittingbourne employer: International Procurement and Logistics Limited
At IPL Sittingbourne, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing support, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported in their roles. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions to quality assurance in fresh produce will make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
International Procurement and Logistics Limited Recruitment Team
