Product Recovery & QC Inspector

TN United Kingdom; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Recovery & QC Inspector to ensure pristine products for customers. This role involves quality checking stock, processing damaged items, and maintaining accurate records. You will represent the interests of the product team, ensuring goods meet quality standards and are fit for sale. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and development. In return, enjoy generous discounts, free parking, and access to medical support services. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25% discount on all Next items

Up to 15% discount on branded items

Up to 75% off branded items in staff shops

Free parking on-site

Free uniform and safety equipment

Sharesave scheme

Access to medical support services

Regular incentives and prizes

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail in all functions of the role.
• Ability to work as part of a team or own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Quality check stock thoroughly and report errors.
• Process damaged products focusing on recovery.
• Conduct audits to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Decision making

Flexibility

Tools

Google Suite

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Product Recovery & QC Inspector, Pontefract

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Client:

NEXT

Location:

Pontefract, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Based in our Stadium warehouse, in Pontefract.

Rate of pay:

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Thursday - Saturday 18:00-06:00

About the role:

Do you want to be responsible for ensuring our customers receive pristine products? Join our quality team as a Product Recovery QC Inspector.

Here’s just a little insight in to the role:

Situated in the receiving warehouse you will represent the interests of the processes within the warehouse and the product care of items

You will:

• Quality check stock thoroughly and ensure if it is fit for purpose andhave been recorded correctly, if not you will be required to report errors
• Process damaged, used and faulty products with the focus on recovery aspect
• Ensure fraudulent items have been logged on the system and raising this to the fraud team so they can investigate further
• Ensure that due care and attention is given to the detailed task of inspection and repacking of product
• Responsible for communicating any poor product care handling, packaging and unsolved problems to the site
• Conduct audits identifying areas where improvements can be made processes/product care
• Maintain the departmental paperwork on a day to day basis, in respect of accuracy of information, reporting and filing

About you:

• Be able to make objective decisions based on the information/facts given
• Have a high level of attention to detail in all functions of the role
• Able to work as part of a team or own initiative
• Communicate at all levels gaining respect and credibility
• Excellent understanding of Google Suite
• Flexible towards working hours and willing to work additional hours
• Punctual and reliable

What is Product Recovery?

This element of the role means that you will:

• Ensure that due care and attention is given to the detailed task of inspection whilst also servicing the needs of a production based warehouse
• Responsible for recovering stock to fulfil customer orders by the use of specialist equipment and cleaning fluids
• Responsible for ensuring goods are fit for sale
• Understanding of commerciality, customer needs and expectations

What is a Quality Control Inspector?

This element of the role means that you will:

• Represent the interest of the Product team based at Head Office, taking responsibility for deciding that goods delivered are acceptable and within tolerance for stock in all aspects of quality, appearance, packaging, labelling and that it compares to the approved samples and documentation
• You will communicate any unsolved problems to the PQC Manager for them to advise on action to be taken
• Have knowledge of all Next product groups and have the ability to communicate with authority on these to, and on behalf of all product departments and other internal departments

Some flexibility is required to cover other sites when needed

In return you will receive:

• A 25% discount on all Next items in store and online.
• Get up to 15% discount on our branded items
• Up to 75% off branded and Next items in our on-site staff shops, including South Elmsall, Doncaster & Dearne.
• Free parking on-site.
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Free uniform and all safety equipment provided.
• Sharesave scheme open to all employees.
• Regular incentives, initiatives and prizes from our Great Place to Work committee.
• Digicare+ gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments