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Goods In Inspector
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: circa £26,000 per annum
A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, the company specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.
Established in London in 1946, they now supply materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, they are on an exciting trajectory with a strong merger and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.
The Role
- Checking, receiving and signing for In-bound deliveries from couriers
- Inspecting the In-bound goods against Purchase Orders and flagging any discrepancies using the Company’s operating system
- Checking quantity, weight, sizes and tolerances against Information stated within a purchase order or a technical drawing
- Entering data and completing sample Inspection documents
- Liaising with Team Leader or purchaser regarding any Identified defects or concerns relating to quality
- Other ad hoc duties in other departments when there Is demand for this (may Involve marshalling stock Items for packing or assisting with the packing of large bulk products and arranging for despatching
- Inspecting / returning material to stock that has been returned from customers for assessment and Investigation.
Skills and Qualifications
- General knowledge of Engineering component drawings and the use of hand measuring equipment such as profile callipers, micrometres and dial Indicators.
- Knowledge of any other Inspection equipment, such as profile projectors, ultrasonic flaw detectors and XRF Instruments would be an advantage but not essential (training can be provided)
- Supportive technical craft qualification (NVQ Level 3+, HNS, City & Guilds) In quality / engineering / Craft / Manufacturing / Production would be desirable.
- Previous use of an ERP system or goods In computer system
- Good maths, literacy and communication skills are essential as well as good attention to detail
- FLT licence would be desirable
- Good office-based PC skills
- A Positive 'can-do' attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good dexterity skills
- Ability wo wok on their own Initiative and as part of a small team
- previous Goods-In / Warehouse experience
Benefits
- Company Healthcare
- Company pension (5% company contribution)
- Company Sick Pay
- Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance cover
- 22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25.
- Plus, a range of employee benefits provided through their insurance’s provider, details will be provided.
- In addition, there is free car parking and social events during the year.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
