Quality Inspection Team Leader

Quality Inspection Team Leader

Do you want to play a key role in delivering world-class quality and precision across the automotive industry?

 

We are seeking an Quality Inspection Team Leader to join our dedicated quality management team at G&P. This is a field-based role with travel across the UK to support our manufacturing clients onsite.

 

Benefits include:

• £13.50 per hour
• Weekend overtime available during peak periods starting from 25%+
• 28 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Mileage paid at £0.30 per mile
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities

 

Reporting to the Supervisor / Business Manager, the Quality Inspection Team Leader will be responsible for organising and leading the hour-to-hour function of designated projects across G&P areas. You will also lead a small team of quality inspectors, ensuring high standards of performance and efficiency are consistently achieved.

 

Working hours:

Working hours will vary depending on the client site. Most projects are scheduled during a standard day shift, but flexibility is needed to support different project requirements.

• Typical day shift: 07:00 – 16:00
• Flexibility will be required for early starts or later finishes, depending on the project schedule.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading, motivating, and coaching a small team of quality inspectors
• Assigning tasks and ensuring inspectors have the relevant tooling, material flow, PPE, and understanding to follow required Test Plans / WES
• Controlling all NOK parts found during projects, ensuring correct packaging and stacking
• Working alongside the area supervisor to quickly identify and resolve issues with minimal impact on production
• Leading by example by carrying out inspection duties alongside the team

 

The ideal Team Leader will have:

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, automotive, or quality inspection environments
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Organised, resilient, and able to think creatively to solve challenges
• Full UK Driving License with access to own vehicle

 

Nice to have, but not essential:

• Previous experience using SAP
• Knowledge of writing work instructions

 

This is a permanent position with opportunities for progression. Due to the nature of the role, you must be comfortable travelling to different sites within the UK.

Please note, candidates must have the independent right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.