Quality Team Leader(Automotive)

Pertemps; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Quality Team Leader in Solihull. The role includes overseeing shift operations, leading inspectors, and ensuring quality for automotive OEM customers. Candidates must have strong leadership skills and experience in the automotive sector. This position offers a pay rate of £13.50–£15.00 per hour and involves rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Automotive experience with OEMs or suppliers.
• Proven leadership experience in a quality or supervisory role.
• Strong audit and process compliance background.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and train Quality Inspectors and temporary specialists.
• Deliver containment and rework projects on-time and on-budget.
• Ensure smooth material flow and zero disruption to production.
• Conduct audits and quality checks.
• Liaise directly with OEMs, suppliers, and customer teams.

Skills

Automotive experience with OEMs/suppliers

Proven leadership experience

Strong audit and process compliance

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience with ASRS and eQCC systems

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Job Advert: Quality Team Leader (Automotive)

Location: Solihull, UK

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Shifts: Rotating Early, Late, and Night Shifts

Pay Rate: £13.50–£15.00 per hour

Additional Pay: Night shift uplift (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive Quality Team Leader to oversee shift operations, lead inspectors, and ensure high-quality containment and rework activities for our automotive OEM customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and train Quality Inspectors and temporary specialists.
• Deliver containment and rework projects on‑time, on‑budget, and to OEM quality standards.
• Ensure smooth material flow and zero disruption to customer production.
• Use eQCC for accurate data capture and enforce process adherence.
• Conduct audits, spot checks, and quality checks.
• Liaise directly with OEMs, suppliers, and customer teams.
• Create Statements of Work and ensure 100% accurate timesheets.
• Support safe working practices—report accidents and near‑misses.
• Drive continuous improvement and minimise waste.
• Support onboarding and follow HR processes when required.

Requirements

• Automotive experience with OEMs/suppliers.
• Proven leadership experience in a quality or supervisory role.
• Strong audit and process compliance background.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with ASRS and eQCC systems.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong attention to detail.
• Full clean UK (or equivalent) driving licence.