As a Quality Engineer at Vanderlande, you ensure zero-defect, audit-ready installations across project sites in the UK & Ireland. You act as the quality gatekeeper from installation through pre-commissioning and handover, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet designs and customer requirements. You lead root-cause analysis, drive corrective actions, and promote a safety-first, quality-focused culture. This role offers hands-on impact on live projects with real-world outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Bupa Medical Cover
YuLife Wellbeing membership with GP access
Cycle to work scheme
Yellow Nest salary exchange scheme for childcare
Pension with Aviva
Responsibilities
Validate benchmark mock-ups with site supervisors and installation contractor
Ensure mechanical and electrical installations meet approved design and standards
Verify completeness and accessibility of installation files, specifications, and quality documents
Conduct visual audits and review inspection reports for audit-ready documentation
Audit As-Built documentation and defect lists
Identify non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution
Analyse recurring issues and recommend process improvements
Identify training needs and contribute to installer performance reviews
Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery and share knowledge
Ensure pre-commissioning readiness and support functional commissioning
Participate in final walkthroughs and confirm defect-free handover
Work with clients, consultants, installation contractor, engineering and site teams
Facilitate approvals and signatory processes
Have authority to challenge and stop non-compliant activities with escalation when required
Key requirements
NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
Proven experience in installation, commissioning, or quality in automated/manufacturing/materials handling environments
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a live operational environment
Strong ability to read technical drawings, schematics and design documents
Hands-on experience resolving installation issues and site snags
Familiarity with quality standards, documentation protocols, and installation workflows
Experience conducting inspections, audits, and managing defect/snag processes
Strong verbal and written communication
Proactive and hands-on ownership
Collaborative stakeholder management
Electrical and mechanical systems knowledge
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and design documentation
Knowledge of installation testing procedures and QA processes
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