Assembler / Inspector - Quality Team

Gi Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking an entry-level Assembler/Inspector to join the Quality Team in Ruislip, London. This shopfloor role focuses on basic assembly and self-inspection to ensure parts meet required standards.

You will follow clear procedures with minimal decision-making, escalate issues as needed, and maintain a safe, orderly workspace in a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm shift with pay of £13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic assembly work and self-inspection to ensure parts meet defined standards.
• Ability to follow clear procedures and instructions with minimal decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic assembly tasks in line with work instructions and production requirements.
• Conduct self-inspection of assembled parts to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Carry out simple measurements using basic tools (e.g., rulers, gauges).
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards at all times.
• Identify and report defects or irregularities to Supervisors / Quality Inspectors.
• Support Quality Inspectors with basic inspection tasks when required.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Take ownership of the quality of your own work through self-checks.
• Ensure outputs meet defined specifications and standards.
• Escalate quality concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Basic mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Numeracy and measurement

Team player

Job description

We're looking for an Assembler / Inspector to join our Quality Team in Ruislip. This is an entry-level, shopfloor position focused on completing basic assembly work and carrying out self-inspection to ensure parts meet defined standards. You'll work to clear procedures and instructions, with minimal decision-making responsibility, escalating issues as needed.

Location: Ruislip, London

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay: £13 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic assembly tasks in line with work instructions and production requirements
• Conduct self-inspection of assembled parts to confirm compliance with specifications
• Carry out simple measurements using basic tools (e.g., rulers, gauges)
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards at all times
• Identify and report defects or irregularities to Supervisors / Quality Inspectors
• Support Quality Inspectors (QI) with basic inspection tasks when required
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

Quality Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the quality of your own work through self-checks
• Ensure outputs meet defined specifications and standards
• Escalate quality concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel

Safety & Workplace Standards

• Promote safe working practices within inspection/production areas
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Report unsafe conditions immediately and support corrective actions

Problem Solving & Customer Interaction

• Minimal problem-solving required-issues outside basic checks are escalated
• No direct customer interaction

What We're Looking For

Skills & Competencies

• Basic mechanical assembly skills
• Strong attention to detail for simple inspection tasks
• Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures
• Basic numeracy and measurement understanding
• Team player with a willingness to learn

Technical Knowledge (desirable)

• Awareness of quality systems and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with NCR, CAPA, and audit processes
• Exposure to quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and basic data analysis