Quality Technician (IQA) - Afternoons – 4 Day week
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GBP 27,000 - 30,000
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Quality Technician (IQA) - Afternoons – 4 Day week
Apply locations Desford, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R0000302721
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Title: Quality Technician (IQA) - Afternoons – 4 Day week
Salary: £27,800 rising to £ £29,200 when role objectives are reached - with 20% shift allowance for afternoon shift
Contract: Full time & permanent
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity:
As Quality Technician in Product Quality Controller within the Quality department you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility. You conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines to a takt time following inspection standard work.
What you will do:
As a Quality Technician, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
* Conduct audits on parts, partially or fully built machines following inspection standard work.
* Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.
* Investigate, analyse and identify Root Cause, and operate the NCM (Non-Confirming Material) process.
* Conduct Basic visual and dimensional inspection as part of investigations.
* Rework parts and machines as required.
* Proactively protect the Quality of machines and parts.
* Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.
NB. 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:
* Quality Operations: Communicates across departments and teams, to ensure a smooth workflow. Proactively reviews Quality data to ensure metrics are met.
* Quality Knowledge: Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machine to determine conformity.
* Safety: Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
* Process Improvement: Evaluates production methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.
* Prioritisation: Self-motivated and able to proactively manage multiple priorities.
* Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.
What You May Have:
* Previous Material Requirements Planning System (Glovia) Experience.
* Advanced knowledge of reading engineering drawings.
* Skilled at using dimensional inspection tools.
Interview Process: Informational Interviews and on-site face to face interviews
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
July 3, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
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