Inspection Supervisor DEFRA
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kent, TN25 6GE |
| Company: | Kuehne + Nagel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR2504_0062_1749031173 |
Summary
Inspection Supervisor DEFRA - Sevington -JR2504_0062
A great opportunity to join the team at the Inland Border Facility.
YOUR ROLE
This role is responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-loading trailers to presentation for inspection and reloading trailers. Facilitating inspection requests on behalf of HM Border Force. Facilitate holding items in temporary storage by request of HMRC.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring the correct handling of all client products at all stages within the facility whilst remaining compliant with manual handling procedures.
- Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested.
- 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.
- Champion a health and safety culture and safety reporting.
- Supervise Inspection Operatives whilst conducting day to day tasks.
- Assisting with the daily and weekly clean of operational area.
- Ensuring all KPI's and SPI's are achieved.
- Use of MHE such as PPTs and Forklift Trucks - following on site training provided.
- Escalation of any operational incidents to Operations Manager/General Manager.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- Logistics experience.
- 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
- Supervisory experience desirable.
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
- Ability to deliver to tight deadlines in an organised and informed manner.
- Good Communication skills.
- Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including covering holidays and absence when
required.
GOOD REASON TO JOIN
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 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
ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
CONTACT
uk-resourcing
ukresourcing@kuehne-nagel.com