Lead Quality Inspector in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector in Huddersfield to manage quality control teams and ensure compliance with standards. You will oversee inspections, support audits, and promote quality culture. The ideal candidate has a technical qualification and experience leading QC teams. The role includes a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and a compressed working week.

Benefits

Starting salary of £39,140

33 days holiday

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Health & Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at retailers

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a QC or inspection team.
• Hands-on experience with hardness and PMI testing.
• Strong focus on quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Control Team.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections.
• Oversee management of non-conformance reports.
• Support internal audits and provide technical assistance.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leading a QC or inspection team

Understanding of complex drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of quality tools and techniques

Education

Technical apprenticeship or qualification in Quality

Tools

CMMs

Mechanical inspection equipment

Electrical inspection equipment

Job description

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Lead Quality Inspector required for a global engineering company based in Elland, Yorkshire. A 4‑day working week, 33 days holiday, and an excellent benefits package are all available to the successful candidate.

Lead Quality Inspector Benefits

• Starting salary of £39,140 per annum
• Compressed 37‑hour working week – Monday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Friday, 07:00‑16:45
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution, enhanced company sick pay, and life assurance (2x or 4x salary)
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Health cashback plan covering GP, dental, physio and more; DSE eye test vouchers; and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support, face‑to‑face counselling, and access to the Wisdom App for health and wellbeing resources
• Discounts and cashback at high street retailers, on travel, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more
• Free on‑site parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, and access to Costco membership

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Quality Inspector

• Lead and manage the Quality Control Team, providing day‑to‑day direction and technical support to ensure inspection schedules, quality standards, and business priorities are met.
• Perform dimensional, visual and functional inspections of components, assemblies, castings, forgings, bar, machined surfaces and complex assemblies, including hardness, surface finish and PMI checks.
• Oversee the management of non‑conformance reports, driving containment, corrective and preventive actions, and maintaining calibration of all measuring equipment.
• Support internal audits, represent the company during customer and third‑party inspections, and provide technical assistance and problem resolution.
• Promote a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the QC team.

Qualifications

• A technical apprenticeship or qualification in Quality or Manufacturing
• Proven experience leading a QC or inspection team – distinct advantage
• Strong understanding of complex drawings, specifications and geometric tolerancing
• Hands‑on experience with CMMs, mechanical & electrical inspection equipment, hardness and PMI testing
• Knowledge of quality tools and techniques; experience with alloys, casting, NDT, welding and coating processes is advantageous
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with a strong focus on quality and safety standards

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