Warehouse & Trade Compliance Specialist in Ashford

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto‑optic, electro‑optic, crystal‑optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products.

This role is a key part of our logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient, compliant, and traceable movement of materials into, through, and out of the business. Working as part of a multi‑skilled team, you will manage goods receipt, storage, internal distribution, dispatch, and export documentation; maintaining full accuracy and compliance with import/export regulations and internal quality standards.

You will play a vital role in maintaining stock integrity, supporting production flow, and ensuring that all material movements meet regulatory, customer, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with FIFO guidelines
• Carry out periodic cycle counts and contribute to root cause investigations into discrepancies, participate in preventative action measures to prevent reoccurrence
• Maintain Import/Export record accuracy to ensure logistics compliance at all times
• Receive goods from transport, verify and receive onto Syspro
• Forward goods requiring physical inspection to inspection
• Identify and notify the appropriate personnel of items with Goods Receiving Issues. Quarantine the parts and ensure actions are completed within a timely manner
• Deliver goods to relevant area of the business
• Undertake the smooth running of the dispatch process both in the physical packing of the goods and the paperwork including export, invoicing etc.
• Material storage and handling
• Ensure Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) is maintained in line with equipment recommendation.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, help and support colleagues where possible
• Contribute positively to daily stand‑up meetings and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure smooth flow of goods inwards and despatch with effective use of overtime as required

Performance Measures

• Customer Focus - Internal and External
• Quality & Accuracy
• Quantity and Productivity
• Safety at Work / Accountability
• Teamwork and Communication

Personal Attributes

• Compliance mindset – follows procedures exactly; respects validated processes
• Attention to detail – notices small discrepancies, avoids assumptions
• Integrity & accountability – honest reporting, owns mistakes, protects records
• Reliability – attendance, punctuality, consistency
• Teamwork – works respectfully with others; supports a positive work environment

Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of import/export processes
• Physically fit and able to handle products within the legal limits of manual handling guidelines
• Previous experience of use of a pedestrianised forklift, willingness to complete training if not
• Experience of using an ERP system such as Syspro or equivalent
• Be familiar with and trained in the use of the appropriate Material Handling Equipment, willingness to complete training if not

Our Benefits Include

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Above average pension scheme
• Health cash plan