Vehicle Quality Inspector

Job Title:Vehicle Quality InspectorJob Location:BasildonRate:£19.24 p/hHours per Week:39Duration:Initial 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential opportunity to become permanent)Start Date:ASAPClient Summary:A leading, well recognised global manufacturer of Agricultural machineryKey Duties:- Carry out finished tractor quality audits to ensure products meet company and customer quality standards.- Inspect completed products, identifying defects, non-conformances and deviations from specification.- Work closely with Production, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.- Communicate audit findings and provide timely updates on quality issues to relevant stakeholders.- Support root cause investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at preventing recurring quality issues.- Prepare and maintain quality reports, audit documentation and key performance indicator (KPI) records.- Participate in product quality planning activities to ensure customer requirements are met throughout the manufacturing process.- Support new product introduction activities by identifying and helping resolve potential quality concerns.- Use a variety of inspection tools and quality standards to assess finished products accurately.- Represent the Basildon manufacturing facility during customer and dealer visits across the UK and internationally when required.Person Profile / Experience:- Minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.- Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and manufacturing standards.- Ability to identify defects, inspection errors and quality concerns with a high level of accuracy.- Good understanding of critical, major and minor quality characteristics.- Experience using inspection equipment and carrying out product audits.- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to support root cause analysis.- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments.- Computer literate with experience maintaining quality documentation and reports.- Self-motivated, organised and capable of working independently or as part of a small team.- A proactive approach with a strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.- Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and internationally when required.Qualifications:- Full UK Driving Licence.- GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.- Quality-related qualifications or training (desirable but not essential).Contact Information:James BellEmail: