Resident Quality Inspector – Automotive Sector
Location: Woking, Surrey (On-site, 37.5 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing / Quality Assurance
Client-Facing Role
Are you a detail-oriented Quality Inspector with hands-on experience in the automotive sector? Do you have a solid understanding of painted aesthetic components and enjoy working in a customer-facing environment?
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Resident Quality Inspector to join a leading project supporting painted large plastic components (e.g. bumpers) located near Woking.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent our client as an on-site quality expert in a high-profile automotive environment
Inspect and assess large body-coloured plastic components for paint quality and finish
Interact directly with customer representatives to ensure high standards are met
Perform basic rework tasks such as gluing, polishing, and trimming where required
Maintain quality records and provide feedback to internal teams on recurring issues
Support continuous improvement and ensure adherence to paint standards and cosmetic quality
About You:
✔ Previous experience in a quality-focused role within the automotive industry
✔ Comfortable in customer-facing situations with strong communication skills
✔ Working knowledge of paint standards and terminology
✔ Familiar with gluing and painting processes
✔ Able to carry out basic manual rework on components (trimming, polishing, etc.)
✔ Reliable, proactive, and committed to maintaining the highest standards
What’s on Offer:
Full-time, on-site role with 37.5 hours per week
Opportunity to work with high-end automotive components in a respected setting
Become a key quality representative on an important client site
Salary to be discussed, based on experience
Ready to apply?
If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and want to take the next step in your quality career, we’d love to hear from you