Quality Assurance Assistant-Location: CO7 Postcode-Salary: -13.30 per hour, with an increase upon successful completion of probation-Shifts: 5 days per week, including weekends on a rota. Flexibility is required as there are no fixed days off.-
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Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join a well-established fresh produce business based in the CO7 area.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in quality assurance, food production, or fresh produce who has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about maintaining high product standards. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
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Working within the Technical & Quality team, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming fruit, ensuring products meet customer specifications, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the wider Quality team with day-to-day quality activities.
-Key Responsibilities- Carry out quality inspections on incoming fresh produce.
- Assess products against customer specifications, checking quality, size, condition, temperature and defects.
- Collect representative product samples from warehouse stock.
- Record inspection results accurately using company databases and reporting systems.
- Photograph and document quality issues where required.
- Produce quality reports for internal teams and customers.
- Communicate quality findings to Technical, Operations and Commercial teams.
- Escalate any food safety, quality or product concerns immediately.
- Support the Quality Assurance department with routine quality checks when intake inspections are not required.
- Assist with stock quality reviews, investigations and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain accurate records and technical documentation.
- Work within warehouse and chilled environments while following all health and safety procedures.
-What We''re Looking For- Essential
o Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Food Manufacturing.
o Excellent attention to detail.
o Strong computer and administration skills.
o Good written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to work independently and manage your workload.
o Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting boxes of up to 18kg.
o Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.
- Desirable
o Experience within fresh produce, fruit packing or food production.
o Knowledge of retailer quality standards or food safety procedures.
o Experience using quality reporting systems or customer portals.
-What You''ll Receive- -13.30 per hour.
- Pay increase following successful completion of probation.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Long-term career prospects within the Quality department.
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If you have a passion for quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking to develop your career within the fresh produce industry, we''d love to hear from you.
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Apply today with your CV or contact Pin Point Recruitment for more information. COLPERM