Visual Inspector

Elevation Recruitment Group's Skilled Shop Floor Team are working with a well-established precision engineering business supplying the medical and aerospace sectors to recruit an experienced Visual Inspector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturer producing precision-engineered components within a clean, modern facility. The role is ideal for someone with a strong inspection background who is confident working to detailed engineering drawings, customer specifications and strict quality standards.

Job Title: Visual Inspector
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £13.89 – £14.43 per hour
Shift Pattern: Rotating Days & Afternoons

Shift Pattern

Monday – Thursday

• Mornings: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Afternoons: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday – Early Finish

• Mornings: 6:00am – 12:00pm
• Afternoons: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of manufactured components.
• Perform dimensional inspections using a range of precision inspection equipment, including verniers and gauges.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections to identify defects and quality issues.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Verify product conformity against manufacturing routes, inspection specifications and internal work instructions.
• Complete inspection reports, FAIR documentation and customer quality documentation accurately.
• Ensure full traceability of materials, components and manufacturing records.
• Raise and record non-conformances and assist with containment activities.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Approve products for progression through manufacturing or release to customers.
• Monitor the calibration status of inspection equipment.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Previous experience within a precision engineering inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing.
• Experience using a variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to make objective quality decisions.
• Experience working to documented quality procedures.
• Competent computer skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience within orthopaedic or medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and inspection processes.
• Understanding of first-off, in-process and final inspection requirements.
• Experience identifying, documenting and managing non-conforming products.

Qualifications & Additional Requirements

• FLT licence / experience.
• First Aider / Fire Marshall experience.
• Quality inspection qualifications would be desirable.

What's on Offer

• Early finish every Friday
• Permanent, long-term opportunity
• Modern, clean manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on high-specification components within the medical and orthopaedic sectors
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for progression

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector, Precision Inspector or Orthopaedic Inspector looking for a new opportunity within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for more information.