Shelf Life Assistant / Quality Controller

Posted on 04/11/2025

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£13.20 per hour

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Shelf Life Assistant / Quality Controller

About The Role
About The Role:

Shift Start Time: 08:00

Shift End Time: 17:00

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Pay Frequency: Weekly
Pay Per Hour: £13.20

Life as an AMFRESH Shelf Life Assistant/Quality Controller:

Train in and understand the QC role at Levels 1 and 2

Reporting any quality issues on shelf and providing reports to the technical teams and suppliers on a daily/weekly basis

Complete end of season summaries for each supplier, detailing the shelf life results through the season. Report data into the Technical team for end of season reviews.

Performing any packaging or fruit shelf life trials as required and detailed by the technical team

Perform weekly comparative shopping exercises, preparing data to be sent for customer benchmarking.

Collect and prepare samples for the Technical / Quality teams as required, for couriers to pick up samples.

Daily toolbox issue and management, calibration schedules, maintain daily calibration records for equipment, ensuring all records are filed correctly.

Assist the Supervisor, Senior and Quality Manager in the completion and execution of internal audits. E.g. Glass and Brittle materials, GMP site inspections document control etc.

Performing and recording titrations as required by the quality team

Supporting the QC function in peak periods

Any further administration duties as requested by the Quality or Technical teams

NOTE: The above description does not necessarily itemise all jobs the job holder will be required to do.

Why AMFRESH UK:

Training and Development with onsite Training Team.

Apprenticeships.

On site ESOL courses (English for Speakers of Other Languages).

First Aid and Fire Marshall training available.

Medical expenses saving via Health Shield.

Discount vouchers on major retailers.

Employee Awards and Recognition Schemes.

Long-term service awards.
About You
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions, maintaining productivity and quality standards in various situations
- Strong attention to details
- Ability to work independently and carry out tasks in a timely manner
- Good all around communication skills and basic understanding of English language
- Proficiency in both Excel and Word
- Previous experience in a quality assurance role is beneficial ( experience within fruit industry would be an advantage)
About Us
- AMK operates from a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, opened in 2019. From this site, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for TESCO, to be enjoyed by millions of people across the UK.
  
  Our product range includes citrus, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables - if you’ve bought any of these at TESCO, they’ve likely come through our factory. We’re proud to have been a trusted TESCO partner since 2014.
  
  Employing over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area’s largest and most diverse employers. As a growing business, we offer ongoing training, development and progression opportunities, with weekly paid operational roles at the heart of what we do.
  
  Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Peterborough city centre and easily accessible by bus or car, AMK is a place where your work matters, and your career can grow.