Quality Control Operative

Eka Tjipta Foundation; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Aylesford is seeking a Quality Control Operative to ensure high standards in product quality and food safety. The role involves assessing raw materials and finished goods, with responsibilities including verifying labeling and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should ideally have knowledge of HACCP principles and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment with full training provided.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

20% Staff Discount

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and Intermediate Food Hygiene training (or willingness to complete).
• Experience working to product specifications for raw materials or finished goods.
• Previous experience in a food production, warehouse, or quality control environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record the quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Verify product labelling and packaging for customer orders.
• Ensure cleaning, hygiene, and stock rotation procedures are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of HACCP principles

Strong communication skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Job Title

Quality Control Operative

Location

Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Salary

£31,930

Job Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

Job Description

Join our team at Watts Farms, where quality and freshness come first. We’re looking for a Quality Control Operative to help us maintain the high standards our customers expect. Working within our busy Aylesford site, you’ll play a key role in checking and recording the quality of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring every product leaving our site meets specification and is handled to the highest food safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Assessing and recording the quality of raw materials and dispatched goods against specifications.
• Verifying product labelling, packaging, and documentation for customer orders.
• Checking that cleaning, hygiene, and stock rotation procedures are followed correctly.
• Carrying out pre-use checks on facilities and equipment such as cold stores and scales.
• Ensuring all site hygiene and safety standards are upheld by staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Maintaining accurate and complete QC records and reporting any quality concerns promptly.
• Supporting the Technical and Warehouse teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality and food safety.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and Intermediate Food Hygiene training (or willingness to complete).
• Experience working to product specifications for raw materials or finished goods.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and confidence working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience in a food production, warehouse, or quality control environment would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working Hours

You will work 48 hours per week, 06:30 – 16:30, 5 days a week.

Why Watts Farms?

At Watts Farms, we’re proud of our reputation for supplying the UK’s leading retailers, wholesalers, and food service customers with top quality fresh produce. You’ll be joining a friendly, hard‑working team that values high standards, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We Offer

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 20% Staff Discount
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.