JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a job
An Inspection Operative is responsible for examining goods, shipments, and documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The role involves checking inbound and outbound cargo, identifying damages or discrepancies, supporting customs or security processes where required, and maintaining clear records. Inspection Operatives help ensure smooth supply‑chain operations, minimise risk, and uphold service and compliance standards.
4 days on 4 days off Nights -
This role is responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-loads of trailers, to presentation for inspection, and reload on to trailers. Complete and support operational checks. Assist with ensuring cleanliness and compliance of working environments to relevant health and hygiene standards.
How you create impact
1. Operational / Tactical duties
2. Loading and unloading lorries including MHE
3. Ensuring the correct handling of all client products at all stages within the facility whilst remaining compliant with manual handling procedures and health and safety legislation.
4. Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested
5. Work with stakeholders to support the inspection process
6. Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training
7. Carry out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives
8. Maintain the inspection environment following training
9. COSHH Awareness following training
10. Participate and complete required training and development relevant to role.
11. Champion a health and safety culture
What we would like you to bring
12. A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work
13. Experience of working to agreed targets
14. Deliver to tight deadlines in an organised and informed manner
15. Achieve a high level of accuracy
16. Work individually or as part of a team
17. Good Communication skills
18. High attention to detail
19. Excellent interpersonal skills
20. Flexible approach to working hours, including covering holidays and absence when required
21. Warehouse system experience
22. Working ability regarding PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
What's in it for you
As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.
* 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme.
Health Cash plans will be also available to you. The easy-to-use plan provides you with a range of valuable cash benefits and services and gives you money back towards the cost of your routine healthcare, up to set limits, helping you to budget for essential health costs such as optical, dental and therapy treatments.
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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