Total 2 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DT

Job Role: Quality Controller

Rate of Pay:

• £12.69 per hour for the first 40 hours
• £15.86 per hour for hours worked beyond 40

Working Week:

• Contracted for 5 days per week (may increase to 6 days during busy periods)
• Contract hours based between 50 - 50 Hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect fresh produce upon arrival, during production, and prior to dispatch.
• Perform necessary Quality inspection tests and Brix testing, using appropriate equipment and accurately record the results.
• Verify the accuracy of product labels in accordance with specifications.
• Complete all necessary documentation in compliance with relevant requirements.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards.
• Engage in repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg).
• Monitor the performance of Production Operatives, offering training, support, and constructive feedback to enhance productivity.

Key Skills:

• Prior experience in a fresh produce environment is essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of stock control systems.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays (with opportunities to earn additional days).
• Pension scheme.
• Fortnightly pay.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Complimentary access to Wi-Fi.

Please submit your CV (in Word) and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role to: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

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Working within the public sector you will be required to support the Environmental Health Team in the role of Food Safety Inspector.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Carry out Food Hygiene inspections/surveys in the district alongside other statutory functions with the Food & Safety Team.
• Gather evidence, writing letters and taking enforcement action
• Ad-hoc duties to support the wider team

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Ideally registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board and hold a relative qualification.
• Demonstrable knowledge, experience and expertise in relation to Food Safety.
• Relevant experience of Food Safety and enforcement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to convey and receive information accurately with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to travel within the district

This is a long-term temporary role requiring an immediate start, offering 37.5 hours per week.

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