About the role
Job Description – Quality Controller/QC
We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Quality Controller/QC to join in Gravesend. The successful candidate will carry out quality checks on fresh-cut fruit products and ensure food safety, hygiene and customer standards are consistently maintained.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in quality control or food production, with strong attention to detail and a good understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking individual to contribute to maintaining high-quality production standards.
Key Responsibilities
•Carry out regular quality checks on fresh-cut fruit products to ensure they meet company and customer standards.
•Inspect product appearance, quality, weight, packaging and labelling.
•Identify and report any damaged, incorrect or out-of-specification products.
•Complete quality checks and production records accurately and on time.
•Work closely with the production team to resolve quality issues quickly.
•Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
•Monitor production areas and help maintain consistent quality standards.
•Support the team in maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Candidate Requirements
•Previous QC or quality experience preferred.
•Experience in food production or manufacturing.
•Good attention to detail.
•Food hygiene and safety certified.
•Able to check product quality and standards.
•Good communication and organisational skills.
•Reliable and hardworking.
•Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
What We Offer
•Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Permanent opportunity with responsibility for improving performance.
How to Apply
Please apply with your current CV, highlighting your experience. Please confirm your current location, availability and salary expectations.
We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
What we will need from you
- Proof of your right to work in the UK — passport, share code or equivalent.
- Proof of address and your National Insurance number.
- Two references we can take up, where the role calls for them.
Working with Cando Personnel
We are a GLAA-licensed supplier. Every worker is screened before their first shift, paid weekly, and covered by our own transport where a site is hard to reach. You are told the site, the shift and the rate before you accept anything.