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Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Posted 1 week ago by Apex Resource Management on CVLibrary

Job Description: An experienced Quality Inspector is sought to join a specialist team in Crewe, Cheshire, focusing on bespoke and low-volume automotive products. The role entails conducting thorough inspections of parts, assemblies, and complete vehicles to ensure they meet high standards of quality and functionality. The position is contract-based and classified as outside IR35, requiring a hands-on approach to quality assurance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect and approve products for quality, finish, and functionality, including road testing where required.
  • Conduct incoming part inspections and in-process checks, including integration with base vehicle models.
  • Oversee rectification work and ensure completed repairs meet required standards.
  • Accurately record quality issues, provide clear problem statements, and log defects in the internal reporting system.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to health and safety practices, risk assessments, and workplace standards.

Skills Required:

  • Experience in Paint Inspection is essential.
  • Experience in a production, manufacturing, or bespoke build environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Familiarity with quality processes, inspection tools, and reporting systems.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of technical drawings, trim, and assembly processes.
  • Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence (product driving licence desirable or willingness to obtain).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Crewe

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist team focused on the delivery of bespoke and low-volume automotive products. This role involves inspecting parts, assemblies, and complete vehicles to ensure exceptional standards of fit, finish, and functionality are met across a range of workshop and test environments.

Role Overview of Quality Inspector

You'll be responsible for end-to-end quality inspections – from incoming components to final vehicle sign-off – supporting operational targets and ensuring all products meet internal specifications and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities of Quality Inspector

  • Inspect and approve products for quality, finish, and functionality, including road testing where required.
  • Conduct incoming part inspections and in-process checks, including integration with base vehicle models.
  • Oversee rectification work and ensure completed repairs meet required standards.
  • Accurately record quality issues, provide clear problem statements, and log defects in the internal reporting system.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to health and safety practices, risk assessments, and workplace standards.

What We're Looking For in a Quality Inspector

  • Experience in Paint Inspection is essential.
  • Experience in a production, manufacturing, or bespoke build environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Familiarity with quality processes, inspection tools, and reporting systems.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of technical drawings, trim, and assembly processes.
  • Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence (product driving licence desirable or willingness to obtain).

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for precision, craftsmanship, and delivering to the highest standards in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Please note this role is deemed outside IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited Company Contractor

Rate:

Negotiable

Location:

Crewe

IR35 Status:

Outside

Remote Status:

Undetermined

Industry:

Other

Seniority Level:

Not Specified

Job Description: An experienced Quality Inspector is sought to join a specialist team in Crewe, Cheshire, focusing on bespoke and low-volume automotive products. The role entails conducting thorough inspections of parts, assemblies, and complete vehicles to ensure they meet high standards of quality and functionality. The position is contract-based and classified as outside IR35, requiring a hands-on approach to quality assurance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect and approve products for quality, finish, and functionality, including road testing where required.
  • Conduct incoming part inspections and in-process checks, including integration with base vehicle models.
  • Oversee rectification work and ensure completed repairs meet required standards.
  • Accurately record quality issues, provide clear problem statements, and log defects in the internal reporting system.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to health and safety practices, risk assessments, and workplace standards.

Skills Required:

  • Experience in Paint Inspection is essential.
  • Experience in a production, manufacturing, or bespoke build environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Familiarity with quality processes, inspection tools, and reporting systems.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of technical drawings, trim, and assembly processes.
  • Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence (product driving licence desirable or willingness to obtain).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Crewe

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a specialist team focused on the delivery of bespoke and low-volume automotive products. This role involves inspecting parts, assemblies, and complete vehicles to ensure exceptional standards of fit, finish, and functionality are met across a range of workshop and test environments.

Role Overview of Quality Inspector

You'll be responsible for end-to-end quality inspections – from incoming components to final vehicle sign-off – supporting operational targets and ensuring all products meet internal specifications and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities of Quality Inspector

  • Inspect and approve products for quality, finish, and functionality, including road testing where required.
  • Conduct incoming part inspections and in-process checks, including integration with base vehicle models.
  • Oversee rectification work and ensure completed repairs meet required standards.
  • Accurately record quality issues, provide clear problem statements, and log defects in the internal reporting system.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to health and safety practices, risk assessments, and workplace standards.

What We're Looking For in a Quality Inspector

  • Experience in Paint Inspection is essential.
  • Experience in a production, manufacturing, or bespoke build environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Familiarity with quality processes, inspection tools, and reporting systems.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good understanding of technical drawings, trim, and assembly processes.
  • Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence (product driving licence desirable or willingness to obtain).

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for precision, craftsmanship, and delivering to the highest standards in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Please note this role is deemed outside IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited Company Contractor

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