At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch food quality and compliance across fresh produce operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the heart of the food industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private medical, and skill development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer satisfaction and product quality every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and knowledge of food safety standards.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 38000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about food quality, attention to detail, and ensuring customers receive the very best products? I am looking for a proactive and organised Product Quality Assurance Co‑ordinator to join a growing team and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards across our fresh produce operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic business, helping to ensure that premium fruit entering our packhouse and leaving as finished products consistently meets customer expectations, food safety requirements, and industry standards.
The Role
- Work closely with multiple departments to ensure product quality, stock accuracy, traceability, and compliance throughout the supply chain.
- Manage stock control.
- Allocate stock to customer orders based on availability and priority.
- Coordinate stock distribution.
- Conduct raw material inspections and quality checks.
- Investigate quality concerns and support corrective actions.
- Verify compliance with customer specifications and food safety standards.
- Support product sampling, shelf‑life management, and quality reporting.
- Carry out routine verification checks on equipment.
You
- Experience within a quality assurance or quality control role in the fresh produce or food sector.
- Food Safety Level 2 certification.
- Knowledge of retail and food safety standards.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
- A positive, 'can‑do' attitude and the confidence to challenge when quality standards are at risk.
- Customer‑facing experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
Why Apply
- Salary £37,900.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Private Medical.
- Gain exposure across multiple areas of the business, from production and farming to commercial operations.
- Work in a varied role where no two days are the same.
- Contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business success.
- Develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Due to the seasonal nature of the business, flexibility around working hours is required. Opportunities may also arise to support other areas of the business during quieter periods.
Product Quality Assurance Co-ordinator in Chichester employer: White Recruitment
Join a vibrant team in Chichester as a Product Quality Assurance Co-ordinator, where your passion for food quality and attention to detail will be valued. Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and private medical coverage while working in a dynamic environment that fosters employee growth and collaboration across various departments. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly impact customer satisfaction and business success, all within a supportive culture that encourages skill development and flexibility.
