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Join Our Dynamic Onsite Quality Team at IPL Whittlesey! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Inspector to become a vital part of our onsite Quality Team at our House Plants & Flowers site in Whittlesey. If you are passionate about Product Quality and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you! Position Details: Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:45pm; Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role; Contract Type: Permanent
Job Responsibility
Conduct product inspections to ensure compliance with ASDA specifications for product and packaging
Perform comprehensive quality assurance inspections of incoming products
Complete accurate QA reports without disrupting operations
Fast-track positive release of products to the depot
Ensure ongoing compliance through interaction with site operations
Act as a stand-in for the QA Leader when necessary
Cover third-party site locations in the UK during event campaigns
Conduct vase life tests according to the site schedule
Perform raw material testing and trials as per site processes and colleague requests
Complete competitor vase life tests as requested by the site and relevant teams
Conduct online inspections to meet ASDA specifications
Complete all system and line documentation within operations
Communicate effectively with the wider business, including Commercial and Planning teams
Complete and communicate raw material documentation to country offices and growers
Fulfil all training requirements and adhere to SOPs and guidelines
Oversee stock rotation and report any breaches of shelf-life rules
Randomly inspect finished goods against FG specifications
Respond promptly to production online inspections following depot communications
Maintain a flexible shift approach for events and campaigns
Report any quality issues to the Quality SOL and Planning functions
Requirements
Proficient in IT skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Previous QA experience, preferably within a factory, manufacturing, or fresh produce environment
Knowledge of HP&F products
Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
Experience working in a factory environment (desirable)
HACCP knowledge (desirable)
Nice to have
Experience working in a factory environment
HACCP knowledge
What we offer
15% Asda In-store Discount
Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
Enhanced pension scheme
Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
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