Quality Team Leader(Automotive)

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

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency seeks a proactive Quality Team Leader to oversee automotive shift operations in Solihull. You will lead a team of Quality Inspectors, ensure adherence to quality standards, and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have experience in the automotive sector, proven leadership skills, and strong organizational abilities. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.50–£15.00 per hour, with the potential for a temporary to permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with OEMs and suppliers in the automotive sector.
• Leadership in quality or supervisory roles is a plus.
• Capable of adhering to audit and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Quality Inspectors.
• Deliver projects on-time and on-budget.
• Conduct audits and ensure process compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality assurance.

Skills

Automotive experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

eQCC

ASRS systems

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.