Quality Inspector

**About us**

Privately owned, dynamic & innovative, Avtrade is a world leading independent aviation component service provider & you have the opportunity to be part of our success.

Why work at Avtrade?

Stunning Location - You will be working in our global HQ which is set amongst the rolling hills of the South Downs, an inspirational environment for our staff.

Lunch breaks - You can take a walk around our 1km trim trail which circles our fantastic buildings. If you forget your lunch you can pick up some food from the regular food and coffee vans that visit Avtrade.

Extra’s - Free parking & electric car charging available, BUPA healthcare, Social events, Free fruit, Cycle to work scheme and more

**Function**:
To work as part of the Goods Despatch team to ensure the efficient, accurate and timely despatch of all out going shipments in accordance with company procedures and to meet all operational requirements. Provide the highest level of service to all Avtrade departments and customers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Pick and Inspect parts for despatch
- Evaluate all certification and documentation
- Liaise with Logistics department and resolve any discrepancies and issues
- Ensure items are packed to shipping requirements and regulations
- Correctly identify, pack and raise HAZMAT documentation
- Calculate weights and dimensions
- Input and record relevant data on IT systems
- Move and handle all aircraft parts and other products in accordance with company regulations
- Use Counter balance/Reach Forklift equipment within the warehouse
- Be aware and work within company Health and Safety guidelines
- Effectively communicate and liaise with all Avtrade departments as required
- Liaise effectively with freight and courier companies on all shipments as required
- Attend and participate in meetings when required and attend all training courses required to carry out the responsibilities of the role
- Assist with Operations support for worldwide Avtrade facilities
- Carry out safety checks and ensure all equipment is in good working order prior to use
- Work to the requirements of ISO9001-2008 and FAA ACOO-56B
- Understand and adhere to Export Control regulations where relevant
- Assist the Operations Supervisor with all tasks as required
- Undertake driving duties as required
- Any other duties as requested

**Requirements**:

- Good knowledge of warehouse disciplines
- Working experience and knowledge of Aircraft Spares Parts
- Awareness of component conditions, certification and airworthiness regulations
- Problem solving ability
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Good organisation skills with ability to prioritise and manage workloads
- Numerate and methodical
- Accurate with exceptional attention to detail
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to undertake physical tasks within Health and Safety guidelines
- Excellent computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and extensive knowledge of Quantum

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,250.00-£24,084.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hassocks, BN6 9JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 10/02/2023
Reference ID: OPS-QI-Des(M-F)