At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect incoming goods to ensure they meet quality standards and support continuous improvement.
- Company: Join a dynamic warehouse team focused on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Long-term role with stable hours and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Friendly work environment with supportive colleagues and a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Perfect for detail-oriented individuals looking to kickstart a career in quality inspection.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 21150 - 25850 £ per year.
Contract: Long-term temporary role
Hours: 39 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am–4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am–3:30pm
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day
We are recruiting a Warehouse Quality Operative for a long-term temporary position within a busy incoming goods team. Working in the warehouse, you will check components and packaging materials to ensure they meet approved quality specifications before being accepted for use. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior candidate, recent graduate or college leaver with a keen eye for detail who would like to develop a career in quality inspection. Previous warehouse, manufacturing or quality experience would be helpful but is not essential.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect incoming components and packaging materials against approved specifications
- Identify and report defects or non-conforming materials
- Decide whether materials should be accepted, rejected or referred for further advice
- Release approved components and packaging materials on SAP
- Take samples of incoming goods in line with sampling and testing standards
- Maintain paper specification files, test procedures and work instructions
- Keep component samples, packaging reference samples and artwork files up to date
- Label rejected pallets in collaboration with the Warehouse Team
- Support colleagues with quality-related issues at goods-in
- Work with the Plant Quality Team to support continuous improvement
- Follow all company health and safety procedures
- Report accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the business
About you
- Methodical, accurate and attentive to detail
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment
- Confident making decisions and escalating concerns when necessary
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- A clear and confident communicator
- Computer literate
- SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Previous experience in quality control, quality assurance, inspection, warehousing or manufacturing would be beneficial
- A good standard of general education
If you are reliable, practical and quality-focused, with an interest in building a career within a manufacturing and warehouse environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV to our recruitment team.
Warehouse Quality Operative / Incoming Goods Inspector in Folkestone employer: Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd
Recruitment Solutions Folkestone Ltd offers an exceptional work environment for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers, where you can thrive in a dynamic manufacturing site in Folkestone. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, the company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd Recruitment Team
