Full time

NIGHTS Inspection Operative

Pertemps DHL
Ashford, Devon, TQ7 4NA
money-bag £14.80 per hour
Posted: 21 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Ref: 60948631

About the Role

Based at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford, this full-time NIGHTS Inspection Operative position offers £14.80 per hour, with overtime paid at 1.5x. Working a 4-on-4-off rota, the successful candidate handles inspection operations from unloading trailers through to presentation and reloading. Duties include loading and unloading lorries, manual handling, operating roller cages and other machinery, plus completing manual or electronic reporting as required. The role involves taking direction from on-site partners to support the inspection process and updating the PINC Yard Management System after training. Reliability, physical fitness and attention to detail are essential for this ongoing night-shift contract.

We are currently recruiting talented Inspection Warehouse Operatives to join our team at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford. Full-time on-going work 4on4off rota, night shifts. Pay Rate £14.80ph with overtime paid 1.5x.  
Key responsibilities will include:
Responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-load from trailers to presentation for inspection and reload on to trailers. 

  • Loading and unloading lorries including manual handling, using roller cages and other MHE
  • Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested 
  • Take instruction from our on-site partners to support the inspection process
  • Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training
  • Carry out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives 
  • Maintain the inspection environment following training
  • COSHH Awareness following training
  • Assist drivers locating bays, support drivers in direction to bays and offices
  • Champion a health and safety culture
 
The ideal candidate will have: 
  • Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment 
  • Strong warehouse system experience 
  • A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work 
  • Experience of working to agreed targets 
  • Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook  
  • Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. loading, unloading vehicles.  
  • Forklift roles available too!  
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Conditions: 
  • Shift patterns will be 4 on / 4 off – 12hrs per day 
  • Nights available 6pm-6am 
  • Weekly or monthly pay available 
To be eligible you need: 
  • NO unspent convictions and be able to pass a basic Criminal Record Check/Disclosure (DBS check) 
  • Ability to provide 3 years referencing contacts and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years. 
  • The right to work in the UK 

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