QA Inspector

D R Newitt & Associates

QA Inspector / Quality Assurance Auditor

Nr Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: £28,600 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 £28,600 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)

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