Ripener

Fruit Ripener – Fresh Produce Near Tonbridge, Kent £32,593.60 per annum 40 hours per week | 05:30 to 14:00 (with a 30-minute break) | Working every other weekend The Opportunity I am currently working with a leading fresh produce organisation near Tonbridge, Kent, as they look to expand their ripening team. Known for supplying top-tier retail all year-round, they specialise in ripening high-quality stone fruit. They are looking for a hands-on Fruit Ripener to join the operation, reporting directly to the Head of Product & Ripening while working alongside Senior Ripeners to hit strict customer specifications and maintain exceptional quality standards. Your Responsibilities * Managing the Ripening Process: Planning and loading rooms to match customer briefs, keeping a solid stock holding of around 1.5 to 2 days. * Quality & Testing: Assessing fruit ripeness, running dry matter tests, conducting trial ripening runs, and flagging any quality variations straight away. * Stock Control & Waste Reduction: Keeping a close eye on stock rotation through the cycle to minimise waste and maximise shelf life. * Cross-Functional Communication: Liaising with the Production, Technical, Procurement, and Commercial teams to update them on performance, yield, and any supplier issues before production kicks off. * Compliance & Calibration: Monitoring room controls, calibrating equipment, keeping BRC documentation ...