Coatings Quality Inspector – Hands-On & Detail‑Driven

CRC Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Technician / Inspector for a full-time, permanent role in the Northampton area. The position offers 39 hours per week with a salary of £30,000–£33,000, depending on experience.

The role involves hands-on inspection at all stages of production, including coating processes, masking, de-masking, and final packaging. You will document findings, raise non-conformances, and support continuous improvement within the Quality team.

Qualifications

• Previous quality technician/inspector experience.
• Experience in coatings industry.
• Experience with quality documentation and non-conformance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work at all critical stages of the process, including process approval, masking, and final inspection prior to packaging and dispatch.
• Inspect coated parts, including de-masking and light cosmetic clean-up, then safely package and label parts.
• Ensure all inspection, documentation and processing activities comply with customer requirements, internal standards, and specifications.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection using handheld measuring equipment; include coating thickness and adhesion tests, as well as visual/magnified inspection.
• Identify and record omissions, defects and non-conformances in the internal Non-Conformance Reporting system.
• Communicate quality issues clearly with internal teams and escalate when necessary to senior members.
• Monitor key process parameters affecting quality and maintain accurate records.
• Support the Quality Manager and team with day-to-day tasks and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate with customers where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team player

Quality control

Handheld measuring equipment

Clear communication

Organised & reliable

Continuous improvement

Tools

Handheld measuring equipment

Job description

CRC Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Technician / Inspector for a full-time, permanent role in the Northampton area. The position offers 39 hours per week with a salary of £30,000–£33,000, depending on experience.

The role involves hands-on inspection at all stages of production, including coating processes, masking, de-masking, and final packaging. You will document findings, raise non-conformances, and support continuous improvement within the Quality team.