Quality Systems Specialist in Gatwick, West Sussex

Overview:
My client is looking for a Quality Systems Specialist / Lead Auditor / Quality Engineer to join their state-of-the-art LGW Hangar facility.
You will support Base Maintenance, Converted Freighter modifications, and lead Audit and Personnel Board Approval activities.
Acting as the Lead Auditor in a team of 8 in a busy Part-145 approved facility, conducting 6-10 audits per month.
you must have strong paperwork and organisational skills and be focused on hitting targets

Experience:
5+ years in Line/Heavy/Base Maintenance or Aircraft Modification in a Quality role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the Annual/Monthly audit program.
• Lead authorisation for Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Stores personnel.
• Support audit scope, schedule, and compliance plans.
• Review systems, policies, and procedures, recommending improvements.
• Investigate non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions.
• Monitor reports, communicate trends, and evaluate closing activities.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on quality and safety matters.
• Produce internal reports and support data analysis for problem-solving.
• Collaborate within local and wider teams.

Requirements:

• Lead Auditor qualification
• Ability to build and audit plans and conduct audits
• EASA Part-145 Regulatory knowledge
• Knowledge of EASA, CAA, FAA regulations.
• Experience with regulators, safety, and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and computer skills.
• Flexibility, proactive attitude, and willingness to travel.
• Eligibility for LGW airside pass and right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Human Factors expertise.
• Safety and operational knowledge.
• Q-Pulse experience.
• Data analysis and metric development skills.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.