Quality Controller – Fresh Produce | Fast Growing Global Business | Hands On Role Location: Maidstone, Kent Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 plus overtime opportunities Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 8am-5pm flexibility required Are you detail orientated, quality driven and comfortable working in a fast paced fresh produce environment? A fast growing, worldwide fresh produce business specialising in import and export is looking for a proactive Quality Controller to join their onsite team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all products processed and dispatched meet quality, food safety and customer specifications. This is a hands on, operational role offering variety, responsibility and close collaboration with internal teams and third party partners in a business that values flexibility, teamwork and continuous improvement. What You’ll Be Doing •    Oversee product arrivals, despatch and ensuring all products are packed correctly and within specification •    Work closely with Line Leaders and Online QC to maintain quality standards and manage grade outs •    Manage workload in line with daily orders and production demands •    Monitor shelf life, customer samples and carry out associated quality testing •    Complete all required quality, food safety and compliance documentation accurately •    Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards across all operations •    Work closely with the on site Management team and third party packing partners •    Monitor productivity of Production Operatives at third party operations, providing training, feedback and support •    Provide clear and effective quality feedback to Management teams and Customers •    Investigate product rejections, follow up actions and complete all necessary reports What’s In It for You •    Salary of £30,000 to £32,000 •    Overtime opportunities available •     Full time, permanent role within a fast growing international business •    A collaborative, team focused working environment •    A varied and fast paced role where no two days are the same •    The opportunity to develop your experience within quality and fresh produce Your Background •    Previous experience working within a fresh produce environment with responsibility for monitoring product quality is a strong advantage •     Excellent attention to detail and a strong quality mindset •     Previous experience working within a fresh produce environment is essential, with responsibility for monitoring product quality •    Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety standards •    Comfortable completing documentation and following written and verbal instructions •    Confident working under pressure in a fast paced environment •    A flexible, can do attitude with the ability to use initiative •    Comfortable working as part of a small team and with third party partners •    Basic understanding of stock control systems •    Confident using Microsoft Office, with SAP experience beneficial Languages •    English required •    Spanish or Eastern European languages an advantage but not essential Join a Business That Invests in You You will be joining a progressive, fast growing fresh produce business where quality matters and people are valued. This role offers responsibility, variety and the chance to play a key part in ensuring high standards are met every day. If you are detail focused, flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and get in touch with Caitlin at Found Food & Drink