Quality Gate Auditor x

Career Area

Operations

Quality Gate Auditor x 2

£27,000 rising to £28,500 when role objectives are reached

Full time & permanent

Desford, Leicestershire

As a Quality Gate Auditor within the Quality department, you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility. You will conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines to a takt time following inspection standard work.

• 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.
• Conduct basic visual and dimensional inspection as part of investigations.
• Support and train new team members.
• Clearly communicate defects to other areas and support area personnel as issues arise.
• Provide detailed quality feedback at daily quality meetings.
• Adhere to all local processes and CQMS procedures.
• 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.

• Quality Operations: Communicates across departments and teams, to ensure a smooth workflow. Consistent application of quality standards and checklists alongside keen process adherence.
• Quality Knowledge: Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machines to determine conformity.
• Safety: Proactive in applying 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, for example through Lean/Six Sigma methodology. Drives innovation.
• Attention to detail: Can identify deviations from required standards and articulate problem description clearly and in sufficient detail for others to understand.
• Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.

• Assembly Techniques: Able to follow build standards and apply precise mechanical practices.
• Quality Auditing: Confident applying inspection criteria, spotting defects, and communicating issues clearly.
• Competent with Measurement Tools: Able to use gauges, calipers, and other dimensional tools accurately.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

27 days annual leave +
bank holidays
, opportunity to buy additional holiday,
production 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,
Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection
, and a sense of community
, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: Not required

February 17, 2026 - March 4, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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