Depot Inspector (South)

Field Quality & Compliance Auditor

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£37,500 + Company Car + 25 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits
Territory: South of England
Ideal locations: Swindon, Oxford, Reading, Newport or Thurrock
Type: Full-time, Permanent
A leading international logistics and circular economy organisation is looking for a Field Quality & Compliance Auditor to support operational standards across its depot and manufacturing network.
This is a field-based role covering sites across Southern England, with quarterly audit visits to Ireland. The position would suit someone with experience in quality assurance, warehousing, manufacturing, logistics or operational compliance who enjoys working independently and spending time on-site.

The Role

You will be responsible for auditing quality, operational performance, health & safety compliance and inventory accuracy across multiple locations.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting quality inspections of new and repaired timber pallets against internal and industry standards
Auditing compliance with PEFC, ISPM15 and other operational requirements
Reviewing depot performance metrics, including stock accuracy, productivity and damage rates
Carrying out stock counts and inventory audits
Identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective action plans
Delivering guidance and training to site teams where improvements are required
Supporting SHEQ compliance and promoting safe working practices across the network
Producing audit reports and maintaining accurate records

Travel Requirements

This is a high-travel role and applicants must be comfortable with:
Regular travel throughout the Newport-Thurrock territory
Frequent overnight stays when required
Lone working and autonomous diary management
Quarterly trips to Ireland lasting approximately 3-4 days
A company vehicle and all business travel expenses are provided.

About You

We are looking for candidates with:
At least 2 years' experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, quality assurance or a similar operational environment
Strong attention to detail and confidence working independently
The ability to influence and challenge operational teams when standards are not being met
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A full UK driving licence
Desirable experience includes:
Quality or compliance auditing
SHEQ processes
Timber packaging or pallet manufacturing
SAP or similar business systems

What's On Offer?

Salary of approximately £37,500
Company car
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
All travel and accommodation expenses covered
Long-term career opportunities within a market-leading international business
A varied and autonomous field-based role
If you're looking for a role that combines quality, compliance, operational improvement and regular site interaction, we'd like to hear from you.
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