PDI And Quality Manager

GEMCO; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garage equipment company in the UK is seeking a PDI and Quality Manager to oversee pre-sale operations for their garage equipment. This role involves managing quality inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading the PDI team. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in electro-mechanics along with excellent communication skills. Benefits include a company vehicle, healthcare plan, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

'Medicash' Healthcare Plan

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

New engineer referral programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a technical training department.
• Ability to commute between locations.
• Experience with various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PDI department operations.
• Manage new product introduction processes.
• Conduct regular equipment testing.

Skills

Technical knowledge in electro-mechanics

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: PDI and Quality Manager

Location: Time will be split between Winsford, Cheshire and Hebden Bridge, West Yorks

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About The Company

Gemco is the largest garage equipment company in the UK providing repair, maintenance, installation and sales solutions to a range of fast fit centres, dealerships, independent garages and commercial fleet operators.

About The Role

We are committed to continuous improvement and as PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) & Quality Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the pre-sale operations for our range of garage equipment. You will oversee the process of equipment undergoing rigorous quality inspections and testing, to ensure that it will meet industry regulations and company standards and requirements, as well as meeting our customers' expectations. Working with several departments and reporting directly to the Head of Technical & Training, you will also manage the PDI team.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the PDI department
• Responsible for the new product introduction process
• Conducting product testing, working with manufacturers for continuous improvements and R&D
• Managing CE / Government approvals to ensure the business and products are compliant
• Conducting regular equipment batch testing to ensure quality is maintained
• Providing technical feedback for marketing, sales and supplier development for warranty rates and continuous improvement
• Supporting marketing, sales and supplier development with technical recommendations and specifications for existing and new products
• Developing partnerships with key product suppliers / manufacturers / product managers
• Creating, updating and maintaining RAMS for new and existing products
• Creating processes and procedures for the PDI department
• Inspecting returned parts and equipment in line with warranty procedures
• Managing Quarantined stock / repairs

About You

• You will need to be able to commute between our Head Office (Training Centre) and Warehousing sites (a vehicle will be supplied)
• Prior experience of working in or knowledge of a technical training department
• Strong technical background ideally in electro-mechanics and experience working with a wide range of equipment
• Significant attention to detail and accuracy
• A good communicator, used to dealing with a wide variety of people using different methods
• Attend training as required by the role including, but not limited to, technical training first aid / fire marshal training

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• 'Medicash' Healthcare Plan
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 26 days with service.
• Company sick pay (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme (increasing with service)
• Bereavement leave
• New engineer referral programme paying up to £2,500 per referral

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role, ideally to include a covering letter explaining why you feel that you would be suitable.

Equality of Opportunity

Gemco UK Ltd believes in equality of opportunity and will fairly consider all applicants regardless of gender, religious beliefs, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Additional Considerations

Candidates with experience of Quality Control Manager, Technical Compliance Manager, New Product Introduction Manager, Equipment Quality Manager, PDI Team Lead, Production Quality Manager, Electro-Mechanical Quality Manager, Technical Services Manager, Technical Standards Manager, Product Lifecycle Manager, Warranty and Quality Manager, Incoming Quality Control Manager, Technical Supervisor, Engineering Quality Lead, NPI Manager, or Technical Operations Manager may also be considered.