Aerospace Quality Inspector Trainee – Full Training & Growth

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Full training and development provided

Career progression

On-site location in Leicestershire

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a Trainee Quality Inspector to join the aerospace sector. You will train to inspect precision components, ensuring they meet drawings and customer standards, while developing your skills alongside an experienced quality team.

Full training is provided, with a clear path to a career in aerospace quality, and a permanent, days-based role. Starting salary is £15.97 per hour, rising to £19.67 as you complete training.

Qualifications

• This is a trainee opportunity, so previous experience as a Quality Inspector is not essential.
• Experience using verniers.
• A good eye for detail.
• An understanding of the importance of quality within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• A willingness to learn and develop your inspection skills.
• A methodical and accurate approach to your work.
• The ability to identify when something isn't right and raise quality concerns.
• A genuine interest in building a career within quality and aerospace.
• Previous experience within aerospace or precision engineering would be advantageous, but the right attitude and attention to detail are equally important.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting precision aerospace components to drawing and specification.
• Using verniers and other measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
• Learning to use a range of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections.
• Identifying defects, discrepancies and quality issues.
• Ensuring components meet the required customer and aerospace standards.
• Recording inspection results accurately.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to resolve any issues.
• Developing your knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and inspection processes.
• Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Following company quality procedures and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Verniers

Eye for detail

Quality awareness

Reading drawings

Willingness to learn

Methodical approach

Attention to quality

Aerospace interest

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a Trainee Quality Inspector to join the aerospace sector. You will train to inspect precision components, ensuring they meet drawings and customer standards, while developing your skills alongside an experienced quality team.

Full training is provided, with a clear path to a career in aerospace quality, and a permanent, days-based role. Starting salary is £15.97 per hour, rising to £19.67 as you complete training.