Intake Operative

Integrated Service Solutions Ltd (ISS) is an innovative service provider operating primarily within the Fresh Produce sector in the UK.  We operate independently, with the opportunity to draw on the expertise and network of the Terradace Group of which we are part.

Since inception in 2014, ISS has experienced phenomenal growth. With annual revenues in excess of £60 million, and having established a strong market position, we now employ over 1,000 people operating across three sites across Kent: a 120,000 sq.ft site at Teynham the primary site for the business, a 74,000 sq.ft site at Linton added in 2020 and a 130,000 sq ft site in Sittingbourne acquired in 2022.

At our core and recognised by all our stakeholders are people, quality, and service. This has enabled us to grow and develop strong relationships with our in-house teams, customers, and suppliers.

As a service provider, ISS operates within a diverse and dynamic environment and has ambitious plans for the future.  To achieve our strategic objectives, we will continue to invest in technology and infrastructure, and will develop our teams to reach their full potential.

We are now looking for an **Intake QC ** to join us at our Linton site.

**Role Summary**:
Ensure all product arriving on site is checked against customer requirements and reported accurately.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all arrivals are inspected as per the relevant intake protocol
- Ensure that all aspects of product quality are accurately reported to the customers and business
- Ensure that any temperature abuse or other issues that can seriously affect product quality are immediately reported to the customer.
- Effectively communicate to customers where necessary
- To work safely and report any hazards or near misses to a Key Operative or Production Support Manager.
- To work efficiently and effectively ensuring that you contribute to the daily Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of the department as set by the Intake & Ripening Manager and the needs of the business.
- To maintain high levels of hygiene and housekeeping through the clean as you go policy.
- To clearly communicate between all colleagues in your team and your Line Manager in a timely manner.

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Quality control experience
- Fresh produce knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Results focussed
- Excellent Team working
- Flexibility in thinking and approach
- Driving for excellence
- Customer understanding
- Thoroughness/attention to detail
- Analytical thinking

Pay: £12.00-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 38.61 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- The site is not accessible by public transport. Please confirm that you have a current driving license and your own transport to be able to get to the site.

**Experience**:

- Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)
- Quality control: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IQC (T)