Quality Team Lead
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: Up to £40,000 + benefits
Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:00, flexi-time available)
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Quality Team Lead to take ownership of quality processes and manage a skilled team of Engineers, Technicians, and Operatives. You’ll be the driving force behind ensuring our clients products meet the highest standards before reaching customers, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach and develop a team of quality professionals.
- Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Monitor performance and report on key quality metrics.
- Ensure compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
- Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Maintain SOPs, inspection plans and quality documentation.
- Lead improvement projects when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience leading a team in a Quality role.
- Background in manufacturing/engineering environments.
- HND or equivalent qualification.
- Experience conducting audits (internal and supplier).
- Knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS 9100 desirable).
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
- Data-driven approach with strong problem-solving ability.
- Confident communicator, able to influence and engage stakeholders.
Personal Qualities
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A natural leader who leads by example.
- A problem-solver and innovator.
- Approachable, collaborative and a strong team player.
- Organised with great attention to detail.
- Flexible, resilient and proactive.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Bonus scheme (up to 4% discretionary).
- Flexi-time scheme (accrue up to 1 extra day off per month).
- Private pension scheme.
- Sick pay scheme.