Job Description:

Goods In Quality Control Operative

Location: Bexley, Kent
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Goods In Quality Control Operative to join a growing manufacturing business committed to delivering high-quality products to customers across the UK and international markets.

Working closely with the Warehouse, Production and Procurement teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all inbound materials and finished goods meet the company's quality, specification and compliance standards before entering stock or production.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming goods to ensure they meet quality standards, specifications and technical drawings.
• Check materials for damage, defects, dimensional accuracy, packaging and overall compliance before acceptance into stock.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection records, audit trails and reporting.
• Raise, investigate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), working with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Carry out stock integrity checks, ensuring quarantined stock and quality holds are accurately managed.
• Support product traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and assist with supplier quality improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, reduce defects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Production and Procurement teams to maintain high quality standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within Goods In, Quality Control or a manufacturing quality environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience using warehouse or manufacturing systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate record-keeping abilities.

Desirable

• Experience managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience working with supplier quality improvement activities.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift licence.

Benefits

• Basic Salary between £30,000 - £38,000 per annum
• Performance Bonus - minimum 10% guaranteed, paid quarterly
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (three days to be taken over the Christmas period)
• Canteen with free food and drinks - you will never have to pay for lunch again!
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase your contribution up to 10%, with matched employer contributions.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme with free charge at the office!
• Octopus Energy employee discounts and perks.
• Modern office and manufacturing facilities.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business with excellent long-term career prospects.