Quality Technician - Product Quality Controller; PQC) x ; x x Afternoon shifts
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Location: Desford
Job Description
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining 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’t just 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.
Operations
Job TitleQuality Technician
- Product Quality Controller (PQC)
£31,849.98 rising to £33,149.98 upon successful completion of role objectives (plus 20% shift allowance for afternoon shift)
ContractFull time & permanent
HoursFull-time, multi-shift contract
- We support coverage across the full factory roster, so flexibility is key!
- 3 x Days:
Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 15:00;
Friday, 06:00 - 09:30 - 1 x Afternoons:
Monday to Wednesday, 16:30 - 02:30;
Thursday, 16:30 - 02:00
Desford, Leicestershire
OpportunityAs Quality Technician
- Product Quality Controller (PQC) 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/inspections on parts and partially or fully built machines.
As a Quality Technician, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
- Conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines following inspection best practice/methodologies.
- 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.
- 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 reject areas to ensure targets are achieved. - Quality Knowledge:
Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machines 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.
- MRP Systems (Glovia):
Proven ability to use MRP systems, such as Glovia, to plan material availability and support on-time production delivery. - Engineering Drawings:
Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure components and processes meet design requirements. - Dimensional Inspection:
Skilled in using dimensional inspection and measurement tools to verify product conformance and maintain quality standards.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Will Get One Company, Limitless OpportunitiesCaterpillar 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,…
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