QA Inspector
Job Summary
QA Inspector / Quality Assurance Auditor
Nr Tonbridge Kent
Salary: 28600 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week start times between 5:00 AM 8:00 AM including weekend working on a rota)
About the Business
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fresh produce distributor supplying premium avocados kiwi and stone fruit to major retail wholesale and foodservice customers nationwide and overseas. Operating from a high-volume hub they offer strong long-term stability and genuine career growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform visual sensory and technical quality inspections across all operational stages from raw intake through production to final dispatch.
- Assess stock against strict customer specifications ensuring only premium product reaches store shelves.
- Identify and report any non-conformances or quality issues directly to line management.
- Make key technical decisions regarding product suitability and advise on appropriate corrective actions when standards are not met.
Key Requirements
- Prior experience in Quality Assurance within fresh produce food manufacturing or FMCG is essential.
- Excellent eye for detail to spot minor product flaws and ensure precise quality standards.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise across production and management teams.
- Strong time management skills with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word) is advantageous.
Package & Benefits
- Starting salary of 28600 per annum
- 33 days holiday allowance (6.6 weeks)
- Company pension scheme and optional share scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme Medicash and Life Assurance / Death in Service benefit
- Cycle2Work scheme and structured learning & development programs
Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week start times between 5:00 AM 8:00 AM including weekend working on a rota)
To apply please submit your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Required Experience:
IC