Inspector

Chevron; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a full-time Inspector for its Manchester Workshops. The role involves detailed mechanical inspections of aircraft components to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards. Responsibilities include using precision measuring tools and documenting inspection results. Candidates should have an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and experience in EASA environments is preferred. This position offers a starting salary of £45,000.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Inspection-related training desirable.
• Experience in EASA Part 145 or Part 21 environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and final inspection of aircraft components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Verify dimensions and conditions using calibrated tools.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Interpreting engineering drawings

Using calibrated tools

Visual inspection

Documentation

Non-conformance reporting

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Micrometers

CMM systems

Job description

Job Description

Role: Inspector

Location: Manchester

Salary: Starting £45,000

Job Purpose

To carry out detailed mechanical inspection of aircraft components, parts and assemblies to confirm compliance with approved data, customer requirements and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming in work and final inspection (including release to service) of aircraft components parts and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings approved repair data work instructions and customer specifications.
• Verify dimensions tolerances fit and condition using appropriate calibrated tools and equipment.
• Carry out detailed visual inspection for wear corrosion damage cracking indicators deformation and other defects.
• Confirm material process and traceability documentation aligns to job requirements.
• Complete inspection records job cards certificates and release packs clearly and accurately.
• Raise non-conformance reports and support investigation containment and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production planning engineering and supply chain to resolve quality or technical issues quickly.
• Support internal and external audits by providing objective evidence and maintaining tidy compliant records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety human factors awareness and standard workshop controls.
• Inspection equipment and methods
• Micrometers verniers bore gauges height gauges thread gauges radius gauges and surface finish comparators.
• CMM and digital measurement systems where available.
• Use of precision measuring techniques appropriate to aerospace tolerances.
• Typical component exposure
• Machined parts sheet metal items brackets housings shafts pins bushes fasteners and assemblies.
• Components returned from service requiring assessment against the CMM SRM and OEM drawings.

Operating Environment

The role is based at the Manchester Workshops M22. The normal working day is between Monday–Thursday 7 am–4 pm, Friday 7 am–1 pm (overtime is necessary during busy periods). 30 minutes is provided for lunch.

Qualification & Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Inspection‑related training desirable.

Experience within an EASA Part 145 or Part 21 environment is an advantage.

Required Experience

IC

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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