Inspection Team Leader

Kuehne Nagel; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance (Route2 pension)

Personal development and training

Health & Safety focus

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high street stores

Refer a friend scheme

Health Cash plans

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Inspection Team Leader to manage daily inspection team operations, ensure quality standards and timely throughput, and coordinate with other departments to meet customer specifications.

The role requires flexible, detail‑oriented leadership, proficiency with MS Office, and an ability to oversee security clearance processes. MJDI experience is advantageous; strong people management is essential for continuous improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must be totally flexible and willing to learn.
• Attention to detail with a right first time approach.
• Ability to prioritise in a busy, diverse environment.
• Computer literate with MS Office training.
• Willingness to undergo Security Check Clearance.
• Proven focus on staff development and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in practical problem solving / continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the inspection team including facilities and equipment.
• Manage workloads / resource allocation daily.
• Ensure work meets customer specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain throughput in line with KPI targets; take corrective action.
• Develop and maintain a cross-functional team across activities.
• Provide practical proactive solutions to problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Promote communication between the team and other departments.
• Oversee recruitment processes and monthly/weekly progress reporting.
• Handle wage information, holidays, and absences.
• Liaise with MOD on building/infrastructure defects.
• Support Health & Safety, housekeeping, and policy adherence.

Skills

People management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

BTEC National Certificate Level 2 in STEM or higher

Tools

MJDI

Job description

We are the Contract Logistics partner of choice for logistics outsourcing and the management of complex supply chains. Our integrated services include all aspects of logistics planning, control and execution. From point of origin to consumption, we design solutions that turn your logistics operations from a challenge into a substantial competitive advantage.

Kuehne + Nagel provides a production support service package and through life support for Leonardo Helicopters that consists of all standard logistics activities such as goods receipt, quality inspection, storage and picking & packing. In addition, centers co-located with the end user ensure store to fitment service

We are looking for an Inspection Team Leader ideally with previous experience and good IT skills.

How you create impact

• You will be responsible for the daily management of the inspection team including the facilities and the equipment
• Managing the department’s workloads / resource allocation on a daily basis
• Ensuring all work meets with customers’ specifications and the required quality standard
• Maintaining throughput in line with the contracted / internal KPI’s, taking pro-active corrective action where appropriate
• Develop and maintain a fully cross functional team which covers all activities
• Identifying practical workable pro-active solutions to potential problems ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
• Participate in and encourage excellent communication between the team and other departments.
• Champion the PS program to deliver at least the minimum award
• Promoting the Company’s Health & Safety procedures, housekeeping standards and Company’s policies at all times
• Calculating and administer all staff’s wage information and ensuring all holidays and absences are correctly managed and monitored.
• Ordering materials when required whilst monitoring use and spend.
• To carry out any additional tasks as agreed with the Operations Manager
• Manage and liaise with the MOD on any building/infrastructure defects – Building Manager
• Process to full completion all recruitment requirements
• Help prepare monthly / weekly reports on progress / opportunities to the Operations Management team
• Expedite the receipt, inspection, handling, storage and despatch of all customers assets in line with the agreed contract, and customer requirements.
• Be familiar with relevant customer processes, procedures, electronic technical publication, and Technical Drawings.
• Provide technical support to the Department MTO’s in all aircraft related matters.
• Raise Quality Notifications for non-conforming product.

What we would like you to bring

• BTEC National Certificate Level 2/ Local Equivalent (Or Higher) in a STEM subject.
• Must be totally flexible and willing to learn.
• Have an understanding of the need for attention to detail, with a “right first time” approach.
• Shall have confidence within a busy & diverse working environment and have the ability to prioritise work on a day-to-day basis.
• Must be computer literate and will have been trained in the use of MS Office Suite.
• Must be willing to undergo Security Check Clearance.
• Good housekeeping skills Has the ability to prioritize and change with the departmental needs
• Ideally possess a background of practical problem solving / continuous improvement
• Be able to clearly demonstrate superb people management skills with a focus on staff development / customer focus.
• Have a distinct ability / track record in setting clear goals and achieving them
• Can demonstrate a genuine interest and understanding in maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Experience operating MJDI would be an advantage but not a necessity.
• Will have previous experience of dealing with a totally flexible and diverse warehouse team

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.