Forging Inspector

Location: Livingston
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (Moving to 4 on, 4 off Continental Shifts after training)

We're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading manufacturing business in Livingston. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential, long-term job security and genuine career progression.

You'll complete an initial three-month training period on a Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern before moving onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift, increasing your salary to circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum.

• Inspect forged and machined components to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Carry out dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify defects and support quality improvements across production.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

• Time-served Engineer or HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Previous inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts before moving onto continental shifts.

3 shift rotation: Days/Backs/Nights followed by Continental shift pattern

• Starting salary of circa £40,000 - £41,000.
• Increase to circa £46,000 - £48,000 after training.
• Permanent position with a global manufacturer.
• Excellent career progression and ongoing training.
• Modern manufacturing facility.
• Stable, long-term employment.

Please note: Due to the nature of work within the sector, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Full UK Passport required!!