Quality Team Leader(Automotive)

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

Job summary

A UK automotive company in Solihull seeks a proactive Quality Team Leader. You will oversee shift operations, lead quality inspectors, and ensure high-quality activities for OEM customers. Ideal candidates have leadership experience and automotive industry knowledge. The role offers a competitive hourly pay rate with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and train Quality Inspectors and temporary specialists.
• Deliver containment and rework projects on-time and on-budget.
• Ensure smooth material flow without disruption to production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

eQCC

ASRS

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.