Vehicle Inspector and Tester

Todd Hayes; Tetford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company based in Thetford is seeking a Vehicle Inspector and Tester to ensure the highest build standards through inspection and testing of vehicles during their build process. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in motor vehicle inspections, attention to detail, and the ability to manage inspections effectively. This role requires a driven and disciplined individual who communicates well and is passionate about achieving perfection in every vehicle inspection.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of motor vehicle inspections.
• Prior knowledge or qualifications on electric and hydraulic systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer literate inclusive of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles during their build process and sign off on relevant stages.
• Carry out load and overload testing on all vehicles and record data.
• Complete final inspections prior to customer handover.
• Record serial numbers of lifting appliances.
• Inspect equipment from the US.

Skills

Motor vehicle inspections

Electric and hydraulic systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Organized and tidy

Tools

HGV Licence

Job description

Vehicle Inspector and Tester

Our client, a well-established, hugely successful and growing manufacturing company based in Thetford, are currently seeking a Vehicle Inspector and Tester to join their team in Thetford. This is a full time, permanent position based in Thetford.

Hours: 07:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, overtime available as required but not guaranteed.

Key knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience of motor vehicle inspections.
• Prior knowledge or qualifications on electric and hydraulic systems.
• Computer literate inclusive of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• HGV Licence (desirable but not essential).
• Organised and tidy.

Job Specification

• Inspect all vehicles during their build process and sign off on the relevant stages of build:
  • Inspection of Slidebed chassis upon the completion of the install phase prior to their movement to Building 36 and producing a snag list of any rectification work required.
  • Inspection of Heavy builds once the equipment has been installed and testing of the under lift whilst checking for hydraulic leaks and producing a snag list of work to be rectified.
  • Inspection of Heavy Builds upon their return from paint to ensure all areas have good coverage and there are no inconsistencies in the paintwork on both the bodies and equipment and creating a snag list for work that needs to be rectified.
• Carry out load and overload testing on all vehicles and record all data.
  • This includes the testing of slidebeds and their second car lifts and the testing of heavy builds, recording and providing all data to the Engineering Office to complete the test certificates.
• Complete final inspections on vehicles prior to customer handover and document all findings in a concise manner.
  • This consists of checking the build is complete, fitted with everything the customer has requested and matches the most recent build sheet. Giving the vehicle a 360 degree inspection checking all elements of the build and finish to ensure it meets the quality expected including a full function test of all equipment and lighting and then creating a snag list for work that needs to be rectified. Once the snag list is reported as being completed carrying out a final check to ensure all issues have been rectified.
• Record the serial numbers of lifting appliances and accessories supplied with builds.
  • Provide the Engineering Office with the serial numbers of all lifting appliances and accessories so that the final customer pack can be completed.
• Inspection of equipment being delivered from the US.
  • Carry out an inspection on the quality of equipment being shipped in from the USA, working alongside the stores department record any shortages or damage to the equipment, this is inclusive of second car lifts, aluminium or steel beds for slidebed builds
• Final inspection of MK6 Kits:
  • Carry out the final quality inspection on MK6 kits ensuring pressures are set, attachments provided fit and that all serial numbers are clearly stamped and visible.

About the role:

• This role will be inclusive of testing and inspecting vehicles throughout their build process ensuring the highest of build standards are maintained for the end users.
• This role would be well suited to a driven, motivated and disciplined individual who is a strong communicator with a keen eye for detail and has the passion to achieve perfection.
• You will consult the production plan for all builds and forecast the inspections to ensure all builds are inspected in a timely manner and deadlines for vehicle movements are not missed.
• Good communication and interaction with department supervisors and managers is paramount to this role being a success as the target of this role is to highlight and record issues and then feed these back into production and prevent them from reoccurring.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.