Quality Technician

Gaydon Source: WhatJobs

£18 per hour PAYE

QUALITY TECHNICIAN (OT3023) Gaydon, England

Salary: GBP18 - GBP18 per hour

Position: Quality Technician
Location:Gaydon
Salary: £18 per hour PAYE

We are supporting a prestigious automotive manufacturer in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and are seeking an Automotive Quality Technician to join their Supplier Parts Quality team.

This is a hands-on, production-based role focused on investigating supplier component concerns, implementing rapid containment and resolving quality issues to minimise disruption to production.

Benefits & Key information include:

£18.00 per hour PAYE
Initial 3–6 month contract, with strong likelihood for ongoing extensions
Site-based in Gaydon, Warwickshire
39 hours per week
Monday–Thursday: 06:30–15:30 / Friday: 06:30–11:30
Opportunity to work within a prestigious automotive manufacturing environment

Role Overview

Working within the Supplier Parts Quality team, you’ll provide hands-on support to quickly identify, contain and resolve supplier-related quality issues within a fast-paced automotive production environment.

Investigate supplier part and production quality concerns
Assess dimensional, cosmetic, functional and fit-related defects
Carry out containment, segregation and authorised component rework
Use inspection equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers and gap & flush gauges
Interpret engineering drawings, CAD information and GD&T specifications
Support root cause investigation and structured problem-solving
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and supplier teams to resolve issues quickly
Automotive experience within Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering
Good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Strong hands-on problem-solving and investigative skills
Confidence working in a fast-paced, line-side production environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Experience with 8D/G8D/PPS problem-solving, SPC, PPAP, GD&T and dimensional inspection would be advantageous.