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Depot Inspector (South)

ASC Connections Ltd


Field Quality & Compliance Auditor

£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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.

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