Job Description

About Us

We're on a mission to change the world by growing better

We're a full-scale, energy-saving, sustainably powered vertical farm, on a bold mission to transform the farming system for the better--creating nutritious, affordable, and delicious food that doesn't cost the earth.

Our purpose? To change the world by growing better. We're tackling one of the world's biggest challenges--sustainable food production--while empowering communities to thrive on better, greener food choices. By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.

We boldly grow where no one has grown before. Our vertically farmed produce is made possible by an incredible team of rocket scientists (see what we did there?), engineers, leaf whisperers, and passionate people. We grow together--collaborating, challenging, and supporting each other.

Our team has grown to 130 people, and we're always looking for passionate, plant-loving, purpose-driven individuals. At GrowUp, we believe in standing tall, doing what we say we'll do, and taking pride in our work. We're looking for people driven by purpose, ready to think big, and excited about creating a better world through sustainable food systems.

Our Story

In 2013, we started combining technologies to grow better food with less impact on the planet. Our breakthrough? Cracking the biggest challenge in vertical farming--energy. We use renewable heating and cooling to reduce our reliance on electricity and dramatically cut energy costs.

We're growers with a deep-rooted respect for the British farming tradition. Using technology, innovation, and bold thinking, we aim to solve global food production challenges and build a more resilient food system.

From an idea eleven years ago to 100m+ investment and the creation of Pepperness in Sandwich, Kent, we're growing toward a better future, supported by Generate Capital, a US Public Benefit Corporation.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. More farms, more crops, more impact.

Our Values

Deep Rooted
We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet and our business. We're powered by purpose.

Think Big
We're courageous innovators. We thrive on bold ambitions. We avoid unnecessary complexity.

Grow Together
We're one team. We collaborate around the same goal. We challenge each other to unlock our full potential.

Stand Tall
We do what we say we're going to do. We're proud of our work. We celebrate it.

Where We Work

PEPPERNESS - Our Flagship Farm

Located in Sandwich, Kent, Pepperness grows, harvests, and packs salad leaves under one roof. Built on a reclaimed car park, it spans the equivalent of 1,000 acres of farmland and embodies our sustainable, resilient future of food.

Our team drives us forward--growers, tech minds, and problem solvers -- unlocking smarter, better, and more sustainable systems. We grow together.

THE LEAF LAB - Our Innovation Hub

In Bourn Quarter, Cambridge, our R&D team blends cutting-edge science with leaf optimisation. We fine-tune environments and trial global varieties, giving every plant the VIP treatment. A true think big environment.

Other Sites

We also have teams in London and Edinburgh, focusing on Growth, Finance, and Impact -- cross-functional and highly collaborative.

The Role

As the Quality Auditor you will work at the heart of the manufacturing operation, where you will be supporting the site in producing delicious food products by providing first-hand quality & technical support, ensuring site compliance in day-to-day tasks.

The position is a blend of supporting the teams in ensuring the site is conforming to customer and BRCGS standards and handling daily quality checks.

Compliance

Ensure compliance to BRCGS and Retailer Standards and ensure all procedures & policies within the Food Safety and Quality Manual are adhered to Responsible for complaint investigations, technical data gathering Conduct daily inspections to include GMP, glass, wood and other physical audits and support the team for improving standards Ensure checks, such as temperature & weighing equipment, are carried out as per procedures Provide data for KPI capture
Day to day

To ensure and inspect all finished products are produced, packed, and labelled per customer requirements. Ensure paperwork accuracy. To ensure CCPs, traceability systems for inputs, work in progress and finished products, and all other process control parameters are being followed throughout the site, suitably monitored and under control, and provide the relevant training To follow the appropriate regime for the microbiological testing of product and environment by dealing with external laboratory and be responsible for the monitoring, update, and an analysis of the sampling plan (microbiological, Environmental, water) To maintain appropriate regime for shelf-life, customers testing, laboratory testing, and ensure that accurate records are maintained To develop and assist both the Agronomy and Operations Teams to maintain systems for monitoring the specification of inputs and packaging material intake, ensuring quality standards and specifications are maintained To lead investigations with the relevant team and root cause analysis for all non-conformances and customer complaints
Health and Safety and Food Safety

Meet all personal and role responsibilities as required under the company health and safety at work policy, and HACCP Work in safe manner to eliminate personal risk and risk to others Work as a role model when conducting your duties Support and promote an active Food and Safety Culture Address or report any hazard observed immediately, health or food related Ensure correct PPE is always worn by the team Maintain personal hygiene to a high standard Immediately investigate & report any workplace incidents
Key Competencies

Excellent communication skills both written & verbal Self-motivated and organised Problem solving Good relationship building abilities and influencing skills, strong team player Attention to detail Proactive attitude Results focused Experience of implementing procedures and work instructions within Quality Management Systems Good level of numeracy IT literate: able to produce documents and reports to support communication with clear justifications
Benefits

Competitive salary Annual bonus based on performance 20 days holiday + bank holidays Group Income Protection Private Health Insurance Enhanced maternity & paternity leave 5% employer pension contribution Mental health & coaching support (Agile) Learning Allowance Cycle to Work Scheme Paid volunteering days Referral bonus (500 per hire) Anniversary rewards Quarterly team socials and events

The hiring process

Talent Screen Hiring Manager Interview On-site Interview Leadership Interview Offer
Our team is the most valuable part of our business - our success is defined by the hard-working, brilliant and enthusiastic people we employ. Our recruitment process and employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status. We don't tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and we encourage all suitable applicants to apply for open positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Sandwich CT13 9FA (required)
Work Location: In person