Final Inspector

BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Sheffield is seeking a diligent Final Inspector to ensure that finished products meet strict quality and safety standards. This critical role involves detailed inspections, marking, and documenting results. Candidates should possess a Fork Lift Truck Licence and have strong attention to detail. Excellent benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and professional training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

5% employer contribution to pension

Performance-related bonus

Access to health cash plans

Free workwear and PPE

Opportunities for training and career progression

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Fork Lift Truck Licence and slinging/crane operation qualification.
• Attention to detail and manual handling ability are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections on finished products.
• Ensure products meet quality, dimensional, and safety standards.
• Record inspection results and complete quality documentation.

Skills

Fork Lift Truck Licence

Slinging / Crane Operation Qualification

Attention to detail

Manual handling ability

Visual Inspection Experience / Qualifications

Job description

Our client is looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Final Inspector to join their team. They are a leading provider of high integrity, critical components to demanding global industries such as Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Off Highway and Industrial Processing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving organisation which prioritises the rich heritage of their work, and their fantastic workforce at the heart of all decision making, alongside their ambition to become the greatest forge in the world. The Final Inspector plays a vital role in ensuring all finished products meets strict quality, safety, and customer specifications before dispatch.

Our client sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling AND closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Over the last few years, they have invested significantly in the business and have successfully doubled turnover. Our client is committed to building on this success and further strengthening the established team.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Production Lead in our Non-Destructive Testing Department (NDT) you will ensure all finished products meet the required quality, dimensional, and safety standards before dispatch, maintaining reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction. This is a days-based position, working 37 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime and a competitive benefits package.

A typical day may include:

• Carrying out detailed visual and dimensional inspections on finished products
• Marking components using the PortaDot stamping machine and Vibro Etch system
• Checking products against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Using a range of precision tools to check dimensions, verify tolerances, confirm accuracy and assess surface finish for irregularities
• Recording inspection results and completing all relevant quality documentation
• Identifying and reporting any non-conformance
• Packaging of products ready for despatch
• Ensuring all inspection activities are carried out safely and in line with procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping to maintain ISO quality standards
• Operating in accordance with the company’s Operating System, attending daily DSUM meetings and contributing to visual management boards by providing timely and accurate updates on workload status, task completion and any issues affective delivery.

Qualifications / Skills

Essential:

• Fork Lift Truck Licence
• Slinging /Crane Operation Qualification
• Attention to detail
• Manual handling ability

Desirable;

• Visual Inspection Experience / Qualifications

About Independent Forgings

Our client is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about them is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, they manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

Why work for them?

Our client prides themselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing companies we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the right people to deliver a world class service to the company and our customers.

They offer you:

• Holidays: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: they are committed to helping you plan for the future, with a 5% employer contribution to your pension.
• Bonus Scheme: Performance-related bonus linked to both team and company achievements.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan: Level 1 cover, including access to a wide range of discounts and special offers — from gyms and fitness centres to online, high street, and grocery retailers.
• Wellhub: Access to local gyms and a variety of fitness and wellbeing apps to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Free Workwear and PPE: All necessary clothing and protective equipment provided.
• High Quality Professional Development: Genuine opportunities for training, growth, and career progression within the business.

We are a community built on expertise, respect, and a shared commitment to making a difference through the work we do. If you take pride in quality, precision, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a highly skilled team delivering excellence in manufacturing.