Quality Technician in Desford, United Kingdom

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Job Title: Quality Technician

Salary: starting salary £26,784 progressing through to end on once role triggers are met £28,153

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Full time & permanent

The Opportunity:

As a Quality Technician within Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility.

What You Will Do:

As Quality Technician, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct audits on parts, partially or fully built machines to a takt time following inspection standard work.

• Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.

• Clearly communicate defects to other areas and support area personnel as issues arise.

• Participate in defect investigations and projects as required.

• Support and train new team members.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What you can demonstrate:

• Experience of the Built in Quality process, reporting defects and root cause analysis.

• Possess a good understanding of assembly operations practices and process

• As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals

• Self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours

• Highly organised and a keen attention to detail

• Must be flexible and support extra hours if required

• Attention to detail with excellent communication skills

• Auditing experience

• A desire to help improve the build quality of our machines

What you may have:

• Previous PDI experience.

Telephone Interviews wc 30th September 2024 and on-site face to face interviews wc 7th October 2024

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the busine

What You Will Get

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Benefits : 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)

Travel : Not required

Closing Date : Thursday 26th September at midnight

Job Reference : R0000272951

Posting Dates:

September 12, 2024 – September 26, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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