Goods In Inspector

Goods Inwards Quality Inspector

Location: Colchester, Essex

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Goods Inwards Quality Inspector to join an established engineering and manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on inspection role responsible for checking incoming components, materials and finished parts before they enter the production process. You'll work closely with the Production, Engineering, Procurement and Warehouse teams to identify quality issues, prevent defective parts from reaching assembly and help maintain consistently high standards.

The role would suit someone with previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who enjoys a practical role and has a good eye for detail.

This is not purely a cell-based quality role. You'll be working directly with components and materials, carrying out inspections and, where required, undertaking basic rework and preparation of parts before they move into production.

The Role

As a Goods Inwards Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting incoming components, materials and parts for quality and conformity.
• Carrying out visual, dimensional, quantity, finish and basic weld inspections.
• Checking components against engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Using measuring and inspection equipment to confirm dimensions and quality.
• Identifying defective, damaged or non-conforming parts.
• Recording non-conforming materials where required.
• Working with Engineering, Production, Procurement and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Supporting final product inspection when required.
• Preparing metalwork and components for production through basic dressing, hole clearance and other preparation work.
• Carrying out minor rework or rectification of components where required.
• Checking pre-assembled parts and identifying faults or issues before they progress further through production.
• Using hand and power tools as required to inspect, prepare or rework components.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing supplier defects and improving incoming quality.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable and takes pride in getting things right first time.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Previous experience in a quality inspection or goods-in inspection role.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking components.
• Comfortable working hands-on with parts, materials and production components.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to raise quality issues when something isn't right.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Warehouse and Procurement teams.
• Good numeracy and IT skills.
• A strong work ethic and reliable approach to work.

Experience with sheet metal, fabrication or welding would be advantageous.

Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality environment would also be beneficial.

Forklift or reach truck experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent position within an established engineering business.
• Opportunity to develop your quality and engineering knowledge.
• Varied and hands-on working environment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a varied quality role within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. Monday to Friday, day shift with overtime with ongoing training and development.

You'll have responsibility for ensuring components meet the required standards before they reach production, while also getting involved practically with parts, materials and preparation work.

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector, Goods Inwards Inspector, Manufacturing Inspector or Production Quality professional who enjoys a hands-on engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.