Heavy Vehicle Quality Inspector

Terberg DTS UK is looking for 4 Heavy Vehicle Quality Inspectors to join our team.

Location: Elland, Halifax

What is the job role?

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Heavy Vehicle Quality Inspector to ensure the final quality and safety of distribution tractors before delivery to customers. This role is the final checkpoint in the inspection process, ensuring all pre-delivery and quality checks are thoroughly completed after workshop engineers have conducted defect repairs and routine servicing.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of safety and quality standards, and the ability to provide constructive feedback to workshop engineers.

Requirements and what we are looking for

• Conduct final quality pre-delivery inspections on distribution tractors to ensure they meet required safety critical and performance standards.
• Verify that all safety critical components comply with specified tolerances and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure the accurate completion of relevant inspection documentation, including checklists, test reports, and compliance records.
• Identify and document any remaining defects or non-conformances, ensuring rectification before delivery.
• Provide feedback and coaching to workshop engineers when recurring defects or improvements are identified.
• Work closely with the workshop team to maintain a high standard of quality control and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance procedures to enhance inspection efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations throughout the inspection process.
• Maintain and update inspection records to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Support with planned mobile inspection operations in support of the Field Service Team, demonstrating flexibility where required.
• To work with all departments, particularly with projects that are being explored or implemented.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the purpose of this job or to support the needs of the business.
• Proven experience in quality control, vehicle inspection, or a related role within an automotive, plant, or heavy machine environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in distribution tractors or similar automotive vehicles.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• High attention to detail and ability to identify defects or faults effectively.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and checklists.
• Previous experience working with heavy vehicles, commercial, plant machinery, or passenger vehicles.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and best practises

What do Terberg DTS offer you?

As a colleague of Terberg you get a varied full-time job at the market leading supplier of specialist vehicles, equipment and support to the UK logistics, distribution, port, industrial, aviation and fire and rescue. The atmosphere in our family business is pleasant and you will work within a motivated team. We offer great benefits including; company pension, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and more. Personal development is important to us so further training and education may be offered so you can excel.

Is this the right career path for you?

Let us know by sending an email to recruitment@terbergdts.co.uk and attach your CV and a brief description of why you want to apply for the role. If you would like more information about the company or the vacancy, Please contact our Recruitment HR team on 01422 260 158.

Royal Terberg Group operates worldwide in the development, production and service of special vehicles and systems for logistics and refuse collection. As a family business, we stand for our people. Based on our core values, we focus on sustainable growth and innovation, which has made us successful for more than 150 years. For example, we have been investing in electrically powered vehicles since 2014 and are testing hydrogen to the full. We want to deal responsibly with our environment so that future generations can continue our success.