Quality Controller

Role Overview We are recruiting for a Quality & Ripening Controller to join a well-established fresh produce business based in Dartford.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and reporting on product quality throughout the full operational journey, from intake and ripening through to production and dispatch. The role will also support the effective management of ripening programmes, stock rotation, product trials, and packhouse quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous fresh produce quality experience who is looking to develop their technical knowledge within a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities Carry out product quality checks at intake, during ripening, throughout production, and at dispatch.

Monitor and manage ripening regimes to ensure product meets the required quality specifications.

Report performance against defined quality and technical KPIs.

Complete shelf-life assessments and accelerated ripening trials, accurately recording and reporting the results.

Review and highlight quality performance at grower and supplier level.

Provide guidance and support to the packhouse teams on product handling, quality management, and best practice.

Assist with stock reassessments to help maximise product returns through appropriate rotation and usage.

Support the effective management of stock to minimise waste and maintain product quality.

Carry out equipment calibration checks.

Assist with technical ripening trials and other continuous-improvement initia...