Quality Controller – Fresh Produce & Wholesale

Arthur David (Food with Service) Limited; Bishop Sutton; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur David Food with Service is seeking a proactive Quality Controller to join our fast-paced wholesale fruit and vegetable business in Bishop Sutton. The role focuses on inspections across the supply chain, ensuring only quality produce is accepted for distribution.

You will support commercial decisions by providing accurate quality assessments, reports, and supplier feedback, while maintaining strict standards and timeliness in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh produce experience required (2 years)
• Quality control experience required (1 year)
• Night shift capability and flexibility to support operations
• Excellent communication and strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance quality with business needs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections on all incoming fruit and vegetable deliveries
• Assess produce against company and customer specifications
• Complete rejection reports and manage non-conformance procedures
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quality concerns
• Provide updates on stock quality and shelf-life status
• Identify recurring quality trends and supplier performance issues
• Work with procurement, warehouse, and sales to support commercial decisions
• Make informed acceptance decisions with quality and commercial impact
• Monitor shelf life, rotation, and storage conditions in warehouse
• Maintain quality records and documentation
• Support continuous improvement in quality standards and processes

Skills

Fresh produce

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Commercial awareness

Independent worker

IT skills

Job description

Arthur David Food with Service is seeking a proactive Quality Controller to join our fast-paced wholesale fruit and vegetable business in Bishop Sutton. The role focuses on inspections across the supply chain, ensuring only quality produce is accepted for distribution.

You will support commercial decisions by providing accurate quality assessments, reports, and supplier feedback, while maintaining strict standards and timeliness in a busy environment.