Inspection Team Leader

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

Benefits

• £13.50 per hour
• Weekend overtime available during peak periods starting from 25%
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Travel and mileage paid when required to work at the St Athan site

We are seeking a Inspection Team Leader to join our dedicated Quality Management team at G&P. This role supports a prestigious British luxury automotive manufacturer and is predominantly based at our customer site in Wellesbourne, with occasional travel to Gaydon and rare visits to St Athan. Reporting to the Supervisor / Business Manager, the Inspection Team Leader will be responsible for organising and leading the day-to-day function of designated projects. Initially, you\'ll work independently, taking ownership of quality inspection activities at our Wellesbourne site. As you become established in the role, you\'ll progress to overseeing a team of up to 45 Quality Inspectors while supporting operations across the Wellesbourne and Gaydon sites, with occasional support at St Athan when required.

Working hours: Monday Thursday: 06:30am 15:30pm Friday: 06:30am 11:30pm Flexibility may occasionally be required to support project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organising and leading the day-to-day function of designated projects.
• Coordinating inspection activities and, once established, providing leadership and support to a team of up to 45 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 Business Manager to quickly identify and resolve issues with minimal impact on production.
• Leading by example by carrying out hands-on inspection duties.

The ideal Inspection 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 work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to their 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, applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to their own vehicle, as travel between sites is required. Travel and mileage will be paid when travel to the St Athan site is required.

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.

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