Aerospace Quality Inspector

American President Lines; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Burton upon Trent is seeking a detail-oriented Aerospace Quality Inspector to ensure that products meet high quality standards. This role involves conducting thorough quality inspections, maintaining excellent relationships with clients and colleagues, and utilizing engineering skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4% pension match

Life assurance

Access to employee assistance and benefits portal

Life assurance

Sickness cover

Employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical engineering qualification or NVQ level 3 in engineering.
• Proven experience gained in a quality inspection role.
• Experience in using a variety of engineering and measuring equipment.
• Experience in dimensional measurements and the ability to interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality inspections on inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Measure and inspect parts referring to technical drawings.
• Capture and document non-confirming stock.
• Visually inspect parts with high attention to detail using auditing processes.
• Maintain working relationships with client and internal colleagues.

Skills

Proven mechanical engineering qualification or NVQ level 3 in engineering

Proven experience in a quality inspection role

Experience using a variety of engineering and measuring equipment

Experience in dimensional measurements

Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build excellent working relationships

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or NVQ level 3

Job description

Aerospace Quality Inspector

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

YOUR ROLE

Our amazing aerospace operation based in Barton-under-Needwood provides specialist logistics and supply chain solutions for our prestigious client. We have an exciting opportunity for a practiced and detailed‑driven Aerospace Quality Inspector.

In this vital role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards through precise and thorough inspections, helping us exceed operational targets and deliver excellence every time. This role will see you working Monday to Friday, typically between 8:30am – 5pm, however working hours can be discussed.

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,400 per annum plus a £2,000 per annum bonus, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 4% match on pension, life assurance, sickness cover and access to our employee assistance and benefits portal.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Aerospace Inspections Manager, you will ensure quality inspections are completed on inbound and outbound deliveries where you will measure and inspect parts referring to relevant technical drawings and specifications. You will ensure that parts and products meet air quality and worthiness standards while ensuring that non‑confirming stock is captured, documented and prevented from entering our supply chain.

Through precise due diligence and operational practice, you will visually inspect parts with a high attention to detail using first principle methods, tools and auditing processes in line with industry standards and regulatory controls.

This role will see you maintain excellent working relationships with the client and internal colleagues, where you will capture and elevate issues, documenting and implementing solutions to mitigate future risks. You will also work in a compliant manner to ensure that all products and parts are built to the correct specifications with no compromise to quality.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven mechanical engineering qualification or NVQ level 3 in engineering
• Proven experience gained in a quality inspection role.
• Experience in using a variety of engineering and measuring equipment.
• Experience in dimensional measurements and the ability to interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships at all levels.

It would be desirable, however not essential, if you have proven experience of working in the aerospace / aviation industry.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND1