Paint Quality Technician x3

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme with company matching

Employee contribution match (50%)

Private health and dental care plans

EV car lease

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire is seeking a Paint Quality Technician / Product Quality Controller (PQC) to support the Paint Quality department.

You will conduct audits on parts and machines, record defects, and identify root causes to improve product quality, while performing rework as needed. The role requires flexibility to work a multi-shift pattern and a solid foundation in quality control, detailed inspection, and paint-related knowledge.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Able to inspect parts or machines to determine conformity.
• Knowledge of paint defects and 1E2001 standard.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines following inspection best practice/methodologies.
• Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.
• Investigate, analyse and identify root cause, and operate the NCM (Non-Confirming Material) process.
• Conduct basic visual and dimensional inspection as part of investigations.
• Rework parts and machines as required.
• Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.

Skills

Quality operations

Quality knowledge

Paint knowledge

Safety

Process improvement

Prioritisation

Tools

Glovia

Engineering drawings

Dimensional inspection tools

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

As a Paint Quality Technician - Product Quality Controller (PQC) within the Paint Quality department you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility. You conduct audits/inspections on parts and partially or fully built machines.

What You Will Do

• Conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines following inspection best practice/methodologies.
• Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.
• Investigate, analyse and identify Root Cause, and operate the NCM (Non-Confirming Material) process.
• Conduct Basic visual and dimensional inspection as part of investigations.
• Rework parts and machines as required.
• Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate

• Quality Operations: Communicates across departments and teams, to ensure a smooth workflow. Proactively reviews reject areas to ensure targets are achieved.
• Quality Knowledge: Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machines to determine conformity.
• Paint Knowledge: Have worked with or have an understanding of Paint defects and compliance to the 1E2001
• Safety: Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Process Improvement: Evaluates production methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.
• Prioritisation: Self-motivated and able to proactively manage multiple priorities.

What You May Have

• Previous Material Requirements Planning System (Glovia) Experience.
• Advanced knowledge of reading engineering drawings.
• Skilled at using dimensional inspection tools.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Paint Quality Technician / Product Quality Controller (PQC)

Vacancies: 4 (2x Days, 1x Afternoons, 1x Nights)

Salary: £28,969 rising to £30,450 (20% shift allowance for afternoon shift, 27% for night shift)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Hours

Days Monday: 05:30–14:30 Tuesday to Thursday 06:00–14:30 & Friday: 6:00–11:00

Afternoons Monday: 14:00–23:00 Tuesday to Thursday 14:00 – 22:30 & Friday: 10:45 – 15:45

Nights Monday: 00:00–6:00 & 22:30-06:30 Tuesday to Thursday 22:00 – 06: 30

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

About BCP

The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.

We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.

Posting Dates

September 16, 2026 - September 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply