Quality Planner
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.96 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4752203_1770905524 |
Summary
Quality Planner
Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays.
Location: Chichester
Working Environment: office based on site - hybrid.
Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate.
Our client
The World's pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, which comprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence.
What awaits you?
Role Overview / Day in the Life
Position: Quality Planner (Project Quality Engineer)
Focus: Works on long-term projects (4-5 years before production
Key Responsibilities -
Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams (engineering, suppliers, internal stakeholders); Lead advanced quality planning activities: Proficient in FMEA, Control Plans, SPCCreate inspection instructions; Design and check fixtures; collaborate with toolmakers;Oversee quality team; Quality Planners (each supported by a Quality Specialist); Quality Technicians (hands-on roles); Support safety testing (e.g., TRW Autoliv)
Skills & Experience
Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively in meetings; Confident in escalating issues and driving decisions; Automotive experience preferred (not essential); Proven engineering background with New Product Introduction (NPI) experience; Minimum 5 years' experience and an engineering degree
Familiarity with:
IQFMEA
Control plans (currently Excel-based)- Moving away from Excel-based processes
The Quality Planner defines specifications-requires strong technical understanding.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate along with an annual performance-related bonus; Access to a subsidised restaurant; Hays Go1 training platform which offers a library of over 70,000 courses; Access to Ben - Offers support across a wide range of topics such as mental health well-being, financial or legal matters; Local retail and restaurant discounts35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)
What next?
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0116 261 5001.
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