Overview
Quality Assurance Officer Jobs in Dartford, UK at Premier Recruitment Group
Quality 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 Responsibilities
- Conduct 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 Profile
- Degree/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.
Benefits
- Ongoing position with the potential for a permanent contract
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you are interested in this role, please apply today or call the Dartford Team.
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Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Company: Premier Recruitment Group
Location: Dartford, UK
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