Experienced Quality Inspector — Fasteners & QA (Mon–Fri, Permanent)

MTrec Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment is supporting an industry-leading client in the Gateshead area to hire an experienced quality inspector for a full-time, permanent position. You will inspect parts against customer requirements and drawings, review quality documentation, and participate in internal audits.

The role also involves calibration monitoring, ERP-based reporting, inventory tasks, and collaboration with Sales/Operations to support continuity.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical qualification preferred.
• Experience with fastener components and manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/inventory software.
• Ability to interpret instructions in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts against customer requirements and engineering drawings.
• Operate inspection equipment (micrometres, calipers, thread gauges, optical comparator).
• Review manufacturers' quality documentation (material certs, test certificates, NDT).
• Conduct non-conformance investigations and reporting.
• Participate in internal audit program.
• Monitor calibration status of tools and equipment.
• Process parts using IT systems to generate reports and prioritize work.
• Assist in processing components throughout operations.
• Carry out goods inward and pre-delivery inspections.
• Count, validate, and adjust inventory; report discrepancies.

Skills

Inspection techniques

IT literacy

Understanding instructions

Teamwork

Documentation & record keeping

Willingness to train

Education

Engineering / Technical Qualification

Tools

Micrometres

Calipers

Thread gauges

Optical comparator

ERP / Inventory software

Job description

MTrec Recruitment is supporting an industry-leading client in the Gateshead area to hire an experienced quality inspector for a full-time, permanent position. You will inspect parts against customer requirements and drawings, review quality documentation, and participate in internal audits.

The role also involves calibration monitoring, ERP-based reporting, inventory tasks, and collaboration with Sales/Operations to support continuity.