Quality Inspector

We are looking to recruit an experienced and reliable Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing/production environment.

This is a hands-on quality role where you will be responsible for ensuring manufactured components and products meet the required quality standards throughout the production process. You will carry out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections, identifying any non-conformances and working closely with production teams to maintain consistently high standards.

The successful candidate must be happy and flexible to work a shift pattern and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out First-Off inspections to confirm components meet specifications before production continues.
• Perform regular In-Process inspections throughout manufacturing to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Complete Last-Off inspections at the end of production runs.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and defined tolerances.
• Use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain relevant quality documentation.
• Identify, report and help manage non-conforming products.
• Raise quality concerns promptly and communicate findings effectively with production, engineering and management teams.
• Support investigations into quality issues and contribute to corrective actions where required.
• Ensure inspection equipment is used correctly and remains within calibration requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality within the inspection area.
• Support the wider Quality team with additional inspection and quality-related activities when required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.

You should have:

• Experience carrying out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other dimensional measuring tools.
• A good understanding of tolerances and dimensional inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The confidence to identify and report quality issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to complete inspection records accurately.
• A positive approach to working as part of a Quality and Production team.
• A strong commitment to maintaining quality standards.