Fresh produce Work, Jobs in Ryton (with Salaries)

Fresh Produce QA Lead
Dearnsdale Fruit —Stafford
- From £13.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
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- 8 hour shift
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- Up to £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
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- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
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Aqueduct Primary Academy —Telford
- £26,403 - £27,254 a year
- Part-time
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- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Horticultural Health and Wellbeing Officer
Ideal For All Limited —Smethwick
- £25,878 - £27,148 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Cooking
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Savva Bars Co Ltd —Kidderminster
- £34,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
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Edgbaston Priory Club —Birmingham
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- Hospitality
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Sushi Chef
Hana Group —Shrewsbury
- From £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Free parking
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People Administrator
West Midlands Combined Authority —Birmingham
- £30,579 - £34,780 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
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Videographer
Kg Jewellers —Birmingham
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
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Heartlands Motor Group —Birmingham
- £10 - £30 an hour
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- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Social Media Executive
Chameleon Web Services —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Social media management
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Security Systems Engineer
Amulet —Birmingham
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
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Email Designer
Absolute Collagen —Birmingham
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
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- Annual leave
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Junior Merchandising Manager Waterford Wedgwood
Fiskars —Barlaston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Chef de Partie
The Malt at Landywood —Walsall
- From £10.80 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
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Chef de Partie
The Cow & Sow —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Brunning & Price - The Fox —Newport
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Fresh Produce QA Lead

Dearnsdale Fruit
Stafford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £13.50 an hour

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Quality management
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Supervising experience
Quality assurance
HACCP
Food safety
Leadership

Full job description

QA Supervisor – Fresh Produce Role Specification

About Dearnsdale Fruit

Dearnsdale Fruit is a leading fresh produce business committed to delivering high-quality fruit through strong grower relationships, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. Our success is built on teamwork, flexibility, and a hands-on approach across the supply chain.

We are seeking an experienced QA Supervisor to lead quality assurance activities across our operations and ensure the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and compliance are maintained throughout the supply chain.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the QA Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing all quality assurance functions across the business. This role is critical in ensuring product integrity, food safety compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement from raw material intake through to finished product dispatch.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to the QA team, drive compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and work closely with production, operations, growers, and suppliers to maintain and continually improve quality systems and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Team Management

· Supervise, coach, and develop QA team members to ensure consistent quality performance and professional development.

· Foster a culture of quality, food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

· Provide guidance and support to operational teams on quality-related matters.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

· Manage raw material quality standards, including supplier compliance, inspections, approvals, and ongoing performance monitoring.

· Oversee finished product quality to ensure customer specifications and quality requirements are consistently achieved.

· Maintain and continuously improve food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP, GMP, and customer-specific standards.

· Ensure compliance with all food safety, legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Auditing & Traceability

· Assist and support external audits conducted by customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities, including BRCGS, Red Tractor, and retailer audits.

· Maintain product traceability and traceback exercises to ensure full supply chain visibility and compliance.

· Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and reporting systems.

Continuous Improvement

· Analyse quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

· Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality incidents, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

· Collaborate with production and operations teams to resolve quality issues and improve operational performance.

· Monitor quality KPIs and drive initiatives that enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

Systems & Reporting

· Utilise software and other business systems to manage quality data, inventory information, traceability records, and reporting requirements.

· Prepare and present quality reports, audit outcomes, KPI results, and improvement recommendations to management.

· Support site readiness for customer visits, audits, and certification activities.

About You

Essential

· Proven experience in a QA Supervisor, QA Lead, or similar quality leadership role within food manufacturing, fresh produce, or FMCG.

· Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, GMP, quality standards, and audit requirements.

· Experience leading and developing QA teams.

· Demonstrated experience managing traceability systems and conducting traceback investigations.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.

· Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Desirable

· Experience working within fresh produce, agriculture, or other highly seasonal production environments.

· Knowledge of BRCGS, Red Tractor, retailer standards, and customer audit requirements.

Working Requirements

· Must be flexible and willing to support operational requirements outside standard working hours when necessary.

· Availability to work occasional weekends during peak harvest and high-demand periods.

· Ability to adjust working hours during seasonal harvest periods to support production and quality requirements.

· Willingness to participate in an on-call rota when required.

What's on Offer

· A key leadership role within a respected and growing fresh produce business.

· The opportunity to influence quality culture, systems, and operational performance.

· Exposure across the full supply chain, from growers and suppliers through to finished product delivery.

· A collaborative and hands-on team environment.

· Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement leadership.

· Competitive salary package based on experience.

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking

Experience:

fresh produce: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Stafford ST18 9DH (required)

Work Location: In person

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