Vehicle Quality Inspector

About the role

The Vehicle Quality Inspector will ensure that finished tractors meet the highest quality standards for a leading global agricultural machinery manufacturer. Working on the Basildon production line, you will conduct audits, identify defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out finished tractor quality audits to verify compliance with company and customer standards.
• Inspect completed products, flagging defects, non‑conformances and specification deviations.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate audit findings and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Support root‑cause investigations and contribute to continuous‑improvement projects.
• Prepare and maintain quality reports, audit documentation and KPI records.
• Participate in product quality planning and new product introduction activities.
• Represent the Basildon facility during customer and dealer visits in the UK and abroad.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and manufacturing standards.
• High accuracy in identifying defects and quality issues.
• Good grasp of critical, major and minor quality characteristics.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and experience with root‑cause analysis.
• Effective communication across multiple departments.
• Self‑motivated, organised and able to work independently or within a small team.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

Required skills

• Inspection equipment
• Quality audit procedures
• Quality documentation software
• Computer literacy
• Root cause analysis