Quality Control Team Lead — 1pm Friday, 33 Holidays

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Option to buy 5 extra days

Matched contributory pension

Early finish Fridays 1pm

Career development

Job summary

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Quality Control Team Leader based in Poole. You will lead a QC team, drive inspections to meet customer delivery requirements, and maintain quality standards with a proactive, ownership‑driven approach.

You will implement in‑process QC methods, lead continuous improvement, and ensure effective cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires hands‑on leadership, problem solving, and a strong background in mechanical inspection with ISO/AS

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical inspection experience or a relevant apprenticeship.
• Hand-tools and CMM measurement experience is advantageous.
• Effective time management and reliable delivery.
• Ability to train and support seven QC Inspectors.
• Clear, confident communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works independently and effectively in multifunctional teams.
• Creative problem-solving and willingness to challenge assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the QC team's day-to-day operations.
• Conduct and support daily inspections as required.
• Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies.
• Escalate resourcing concerns to the Lead Process Quality Engineer and propose solutions in line with internal processes.
• Support recruitment in line with best practice and company policy.
• Identify, propose, and implement QC process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Set workloads, targets, deadlines, and objectives, ensuring delivery.
• Monitor competence and performance, identify training needs, and support development.
• Maintain training coverage for absences and changing business needs.
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews, addressing development needs.
• Approve holidays and absences while maintaining staffing levels.
• Manage new-starter induction and probation reviews in line with company policy.
• Handle employee relations matter in line with company policy.
• Manage absence, complete return-to-work interviews within 24 hours and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Support improvement projects and new product introductions from a QC perspective.
• Manage COSHH requirements and related risk assessments.
• Develop inspection measurement skills and provide support as needed.
• Identify and justify additional inspection equipment needs.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

CMM measurement

Time management

Training QC inspectors

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Creative problem-solving

Education

Relevant apprenticeship

Tools

Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Quality Control Team Leader based in Poole. You will lead a QC team, drive inspections to meet customer delivery requirements, and maintain quality standards with a proactive, ownership‑driven approach.

You will implement in‑process QC methods, lead continuous improvement, and ensure effective cross‑functional collaboration. The role requires hands‑on leadership, problem solving, and a strong background in mechanical inspection with ISO/AS