JOB TITLE: Quality Control Inspector - Furniture
LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent
WORKING HOURS: 7am - 4.30pm
A Bit About The Role..
Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality? We're looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team and ensure every piece of furniture meets our high standards.
In this role, you'll carry out quality checks on incoming products, including cabinetry, upholstered items, and electrical components. You'll plan and conduct inspections, identify and report defects, uphold inspection standards, and work closely with internal teams to maintain product excellence.
You'll thrive in this role if you're practical, confident using tools, proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and perform quality control checks on all incoming product orders, ensuring compliance with company standards
* Conduct detailed inspections across a wide range of furniture items, including cabinetry, upholstery, electrical components, and more
* Work toward a target of inspecting 10% of all incoming stock, prioritizing according to business needs
* Use the inbound delivery calendar to effectively plan and manage your daily and weekly workload
* Identify and schedule products requiring inspection; full support and training will be provided during the onboarding phase
* Collaborate closely with the workshop and aftersales teams to understand the product history and review past non-conformance reports
* Maintain the quality control area to a high standard, ensuring cleanliness and organization after each inspection
* Remove packaging to carry out thorough physical inspections against technical drawings, logging all issues or defects discovered
* Where necessary, dismantle products for inspection and reassemble them afterward; confidence in using power tools and woodworking equipment is essential
* Repackage inspected products to match the original presentation and packaging standards
* Transfer any rejected or non-compliant items to the designated quarantine area within the warehouse
* Communicate inspection findings and issues clearly and promptly to the relevant internal departments
* Occasionally travel within the UK and internationally to conduct supplier inspections or quality assessments
* Meet deadlines and key performance indicators (KPIs) while remaining adaptable to shifting priorities or urgent tasks
* Perform additional duties related to quality inspection and control, as required
Requirements
* Previous experience working with a furniture manufacturer or supplier, ideally in a hands-on environment
* Proven track record in quality control or inspection within the furniture industry
* Familiarity with a wide variety of materials and product types, including upholstery and cabinetry. Experience with electrical components is a plus, though not essential
* Solid understanding of quality assurance standards and procedures
* Excellent IT skills with competent use of Microsoft Office (mainly Outlook and Excel)
* Confident and experienced in using power tools and hand tools, with practical skills in dismantling, assembling, and working on furniture in a workshop setting
* Physically capable of performing manual tasks such as lifting, moving, and dismantling furniture. (Manual handling training will be provided.)
* Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic, accurate approach to inspections and record-keeping
* Proactive, approachable, and confident, with a can-do attitude and willingness to take on varied responsibilities as needed
* Practical and commercially minded
* Hardworking, conscientious and take pride in your work
* Willing and able to travel occasionally, both within the UK and internationally, for supplier site visits or quality inspections
* Holds a full UK driving license
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* You embody our company people values:
* Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals
* Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals
* Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes
* Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others
* Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach
Why work for us
Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.
Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.
Benefits
What we offer you
* We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
* Competitive pay
* Pension scheme
* A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
* 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* An extra day's leave for your birthday
* All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar
* Sustainability-focused - We're committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy, and recycled materials
* Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties. As well as football and netball teams, and other ad hoc events
* Monthly pizza Friday
* Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks, and cold beverages
* Employee referrals bonus scheme
* Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications, and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement
* Company volunteering day, 2024, we were at Port Lympne Safari Park picking leaves ready to be frozen for the animals through the winter
* High-quality office environment
* Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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