Final Inspector M-F

Preligens; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international high-technology group is seeking a Final Inspector in Wolverhampton. This role involves ensuring quality control of gear assemblies and following industry standards. Candidates should have a Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification along with good attention to detail and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, a performance bonus, and a structured training program. Ideal for those looking to grow in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or inspection in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a medium-volume production environment.
• PC literacy for basic transactional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and standards.
• Verify quality-assured product through inspections and assessments.
• Complete paperwork and system transactions for finished work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Initiative

Basic measurement techniques

Education

Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant discipline

Tools

Hand gauging tools

Job description

Final Inspector M/F

Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is seeking Final Inspection Production Workers to join its new state‑of‑the‑art 4th Generation Bevel Gear manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high‑investment area with cutting‑edge equipment and infrastructure.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for final inspection of gear assemblies at production volumes. This includes working on both new development and legacy products, collaborating closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to support product release and delivery.

This is a shift‑based role with some overtime required. Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring adherence to relevant quality procedures and standards.
• Following route cards, work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Verifying quality‑assured product through works order completion, stamping, visual inspection and assessment against product standards.
• Verification of material traceability and serialisation (as applicable) and version control of build standards.
• Compliance checks (e.g. FAI, concessions, permits) and completion of quality documentation and QN closures.
• Gateway inspection for checklists and alerts.
• Performing basic measurement techniques and using hand gauging tools.
• Cleaning, protecting and preparing parts for dispatch.
• Highlighting and declaring non‑conformances; supporting quality with disposition activity.
• Completing paperwork and system transactions for completed work.
• Operating and maintaining stock control systems as required.
• Supporting general team duties including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with EH&S procedures.

Job Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant discipline.
• Conscientious with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under own initiative in a medium‑volume production environment.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a wider team.
• Previous assembly or inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Apprentice‑trained background.
• PC literate with the ability to carry out basic transactional tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company performance bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Comprehensive health cash plan.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, maternity/adoption leave – up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% basic pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent coercator leave 4 weeks full pay).
• Structured training & opportunities to progress.

Company Information

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran Electronics & Defence offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Locate Your Future Workplace

Stratford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England United Kingdom