Company description
Newling Fruitgrowers Ltd, grow and pack English Apples and Pears. We have a well respected Packhouse, with a friendly, multi lingual team. Packing Apples and Pears for Supermarkets and Wholesale. Smeta, BRC, RTA and Tesco audited. We are looking for a person to fit within our small and enthusiastic QC team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Working with Quality Department, management and production personnel
- Checking products produced to customer specifications, label checks
- Accurately completing paperwork and recording information
- Performing inspections on random samples, identifying any defects, and investigating corrective and preventative actions
- Checking that product is being packed into correct packaging and that product information (bag labels, tray ends etc.) is correct
- Checking incoming fruit and releasing finished product, ready for dispatch
- Be prepared to assist in other duties relating to the packhouse as might reasonably be required
PERSONAL PROFILE:
- Alert, enthusiastic and energetic
- Own transport
- Able to work Monday to Friday 7am-5pm and every 4th weekend
- Good eye for detail
- Confident and able to interact effectively with others
- Able to deal with pressure and changing priorities, have a flexible attitude to carry out tasks
- Good English speaking, reading and writing skills - Polish speaking skills also an advantage
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word
Previous experience essential. Own transport to Packhouse in Gorefield essential
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wisbech, PE13 4PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English - moderate (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: QC
Expected start date: 27/03/2026
