Manufacturing Work, Jobs in Derby (with Salaries)

Returns & Quality Operative
Legend London —Castle Donington
- From £9 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
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7d
General Yard Operative
EMR UK —Derby
- IT
- Annual leave
Production Operatives
Pickstock Foods Ltd —Swadlincote
- £13.75 - £16.37 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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9d
Manufacturing Engineer
Manthorpe Engineering Limited —Ripley
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Full Time Trainee Assembly Operative
EXEL GRP LTD —Nottingham
- £31,000 - £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- Basic maths
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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2d
CNC Machine Operator
Ascot Bespoke Kitchens —Derby
- £13.84 an hour
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Mechanical knowledge
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10d
Full Time Dairy Operative
Colston Bassett Dairy Ltd —Nottingham
- £28,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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5d
Manufacturing Team Leader
Accrofab —Derby
- Full-time
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Office Administrator
Haviland Ltd —Ilkeston
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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5d
Production Operative - MUPD
Tennants UK Ltd —Nottingham
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
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3d
Resource Planner
KP Snacks —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Quality Inspector
Tioga Ltd —Derby
- From £27,300 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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11d
Operations Manager
Joseph Ash —Chesterfield
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Process Operator
TRT-Ltd —Alfreton
- From £12.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Quality Control Technician
Tracey Concrete Stanton Ltd —Ilkeston
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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8d
Non Aseptic Technician
Lloyds Clinical —Spondon
- £28,000 a year
- Communication skills
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9d
Production Planner
Wabtec Rail —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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10d
Buyer
Grangers International Ltd —Chesterfield
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Life insurance
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12d
Production Operative
Tennants UK Ltd —Nottingham
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Manufacturing
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3d
Factory Labourer
George Stewart Design —Nottingham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Warehouse experience
- Power tools
- Free parking
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4d

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Returns & Quality Operative

Legend London
Castle Donington

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £9 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
On-site parking

Qualifications

Customer service
English
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Purpose

The Returns & Quality Operative is responsible for processing all returned goods efficiently, accurately, and in line with company quality standards. The role ensures returned stock is inspected, graded, and routed correctly to minimise loss, protect product integrity, and support excellent customer experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesReturns Processing

Receive, log, and process customer returns in the warehouse management system (WMS).
Verify returned items against order details, return notes, and system records.
Identify incorrect, incomplete, or unauthorised returns and escalate where required.
Ensure all returns are processed within agreed SLAs to support customer service and stock accuracy.

Quality Inspection & Grading

Conduct detailed visual and functional inspections of returned products.
Grade items according to company criteria (e.g., resaleable, refurbish, damaged, scrap).
Identify manufacturing faults, transit damage, or customer misuse.
Photograph defects and record findings to support claims, investigations, or supplier feedback.

Stock Handling & Disposition

Repackage, relabel, or prepare items for resale where appropriate.
Segregate stock requiring refurbishment, repair, or disposal.
Update inventory records to ensure accurate stock levels and traceability.
Support stock movements between returns, QC, and main warehouse locations.

Compliance & Reporting

Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including safe manual handling and PPE use.
Report recurring issues, product faults, or trends to the Returns Supervisor or Quality Lead.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits, supplier claims, and internal reporting.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the returns and QC process.

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to assess product condition and make sound quality decisions.
Good communication skills for liaising with warehouse, customer service, and suppliers.
Basic IT literacy (WMS, tablets, scanners, photo capture).
Organised, methodical, and able to work independently.
Positive team attitude and reliability.

Experience & Requirements

Previous experience in returns, QC, or warehouse operations preferred.
Comfortable with manual handling and working in a fast‑paced environment.
Understanding of product quality standards (training provided).
Ability to work to deadlines and maintain high accuracy levels.

Performance Indicators

Returns processing accuracy and speed.
Quality grading accuracy and consistency.
Stock integrity and correct disposition of returned items.
Compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Contribution to reducing avoidable losses and improving customer satisfaction.

Pay: From £9.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Castle Donington DE74 2PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Clothing Returns: 1 year (required)

Language:

English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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