Inspector - Sheffield

Howco Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howco Group is seeking an Inspector to perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of components, materials, and finished products within a fast-paced Oil & Gas and Aerospace environment.

You will read engineering drawings and specifications, verify conformity against AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, and maintain accurate inspection records, traceability documentation, and calibration of measuring equipment to support continuous improvement and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality inspection, manufacturing, machining, aerospace, oil & gas, or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Knowledge of quality standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Understanding of material certification, traceability, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Verify product conformity against applicable standards, procedures, and quality requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation in line with company and customer requirements.
• Identify, record, and report non-conforming products, supporting containment and corrective action activities where required.
• Review manufacturing documentation, certificates, and inspection records to ensure compliance prior to product release.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure measuring instruments are calibrated and fit for purpose.

Skills

Quality focus

Technical competence

Problem solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Previous experience in quality inspection

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Go/No Go gauges

Job description

211 Carbrook Street
Sheffield, SHE S92JN, GBR

Description

Job Title

Reports to:

Inspector

Operations Manager

Role Requirements

Responsible for carrying out detailed visual and dimensional inspections of components, materials, and finished products within a fast-paced operational environment serving the Oil & Gas and Aerospace sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform visual and dimensional inspection of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

Verify product conformity against applicable standards, procedures, and quality requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, customer specifications, and industry standards.

Complete and maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation in line with company and customer requirements.

Identify, record, and report non-conforming products, supporting containment and corrective action activities where required.

Review manufacturing documentation, certificates, and inspection records to ensure compliance prior to product release.

Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Maintain inspection equipment and ensure measuring instruments are calibrated and fit for purpose.

Quality focus

Technical competence

Problem solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountabilities and Performance Measures

Consistently achieves high levels of inspection accuracy to capture all errors and prevent escapes.

Timely identification, reporting, and escalation of non-conforming products and quality issues.

Ensures inspection equipment is used correctly and that any calibration issues are promptly reported.

Demonstrates compliance during internal, customer, and third-party audits, with no significant findings attributable to inspection activities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience in a quality inspection, manufacturing, machining, aerospace, oil & gas, or engineering environment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and inspection documentation.

Ability to use common metrology equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges, Go/No Go gauges etc.

Knowledge of quality standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.

Understanding of material certification, traceability, and manufacturing processes.

Experience of material handling, utilizing lifting equipment and overhead cranes.

Reliable, responsive, organised, and capable of managing priorities to meet operational deadlines.