Quality Controller (Flowers)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Keelings scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Keelings
Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.
Purpose of the Role:
The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring all produce being delivered to the
company and all produce being dispatched is in accordance with the customer specification.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Goods in Flowers Check & Paperwork
- Goods in Plants Check & Paperwork
- Residency Flowers & Plants
- Label Checks
- Online Checks for Flowers & Plants- compliance & positive release
- Online compliance for hand tie/ handling of flowers.
- Plant passport checks, Protected Zone checks for plants, DAFM High Risk Notification.
- Daily line checks for hygiene, sharps and communicate any issues at daily meetings
- Carry out Shelf-life tests
- Conduct monthly traceability audits.
- Conduct GMP audits and other internal audits- Fabrication, glass & Perspex audits.
- Assist team in liaising with suppliers and customers on quality issues.
- Coordinate with other departments like commercial, production, sales, purchasing regarding quality issues.
- Any other projects that may arise.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Primary KPIs: -
- Audit Ready site
- Waste reduction
- Customer compliant reduction
Key Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
- Ability to work in a busy environment meeting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have excellent Leadership and Management skills.
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptive
- Proactive and efficient
- High attention to detail
- Problems solving and continuous improvement.
Education & Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate
Additional relevant information:
- Be flexible to take on any projects/trainings that may arise and fulfil the requirements of the same.
Keelings Values
People Matter
Teamwork
Integrity
Passion for Achievement
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/
Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/