Quality Controller - Day Shift

Build your career with AMFRESH — guaranteed hours, weekly pay and a clear route to progress.

We are recruiting Quality Controllers across our Packhouse and Intake departments at our Peterborough site.

As part of a large global fresh produce business, we offer consistent work, reliable hours and opportunities to develop. We are looking for people who want to build their skills and a long‑term career with AMFRESH.

• Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off — 06:00 to 18:00
• Starting hourly rate: £13.70, paid weekly
• Progression: A clear pathway from Level 1 to Level 3, with higher earning potential as you progress

Our Quality Controller development pathway provides a route from Level 1 through to Level 2 and Level 3. Progression is linked to developing and demonstrating the skills required at each level, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and increase your earnings.

• Inspecting raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet agreed customer quality and integrity standards.
• Recording inspection findings accurately using paper records and tablets.
• Providing Quality Inspection Reports to our Procurement teams.
• Meeting monthly targets for compliance, accuracy and productivity.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, brings a reliable approach and wants to develop with us.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Dependable attendance and timekeeping.
• The ability to work independently and complete tasks on time.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A willingness to learn, build new skills and progress through our Quality Controller levels.

Previous experience in quality control/assurance is beneficial, but not essential.

Based in a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for Tesco, helping feed millions of people across the UK every day.

Our product portfolio includes citrus fruits, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables, products many of us see on our own tables. If you have shopped for these at Tesco, chances are they have passed through our site. We have been proud to be a trusted Tesco partner since 2014.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area’s most diverse employers. As a growing business, we are committed to supporting our teams through ongoing training, development and progression opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value diversity and believe that a wide range of perspectives strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss how we can help.