Inspection Warehouse Operative

We are currently recruiting talented Inspection Warehouse Operatives to join our team at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford. Full time on-going work 4on4off rota, both day & night shifts available. Days - £12.81ph, Nights - £14.09ph with overtime paid 1.5x.  

Key responsibilities will include:
Responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-load from trailers to presentation for inspection and reload on to trailers.
• Loading and unloading lorries including manual handling, using roller cages and other MHE
• Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested 
• Take instruction from our on-site partners to support the inspection process
• Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training
• Carry out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives 
• Maintain the inspection environment following training
• COSHH Awareness following training
• Assist drivers locating bays, support drivers in direction to bays and offices
• Champion a health and safety culture

The ideal candidate will have:
• Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment
• Strong warehouse system experience
• A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work
• Experience of working to agreed targets
• Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook 
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading

Conditions:
• Shift patterns will be 4 on / 4 off – 12hrs per day
• Days and nights available 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
• Weekly or monthly pay available

To be eligible you need:
• NO unspent convictions and be able to pass a basic Criminal Record Check/Disclosure (DBS check)
• Ability to provide 3 years referencing contacts and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
• The right to work in the UK