Manual Inspector

Senior plc

Pennington

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension

On-site parking

Career development

34 days holiday

Health cash plan

Wellbeing services

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work

Profit sharing

Reward and recognition

Job summary

Senior plc is seeking a Manual Inspector at its Lymington Precision Engineers facility in the UK. The role involves inspecting components, ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications, and supporting First Article Inspection Reports under AS 9102.

The position runs a fixed 3-month contract with a 39-hour week and a core shift schedule. Candidates should have prior inspection experience, be proficient with manual measurement methods, and hold the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Previous experience in a similar role.
Knowledge in the use of manual measuring equipment.
Work to a high standard of accuracy.
Good attention to detail.
Understanding of drawing tolerances & specifications.
Knowledge of Manual Inspection processes (Desirable)

Responsibilities

To carry out inspection for all component parts and documentation entering the company ensuring compliance to design specification and contractual requirements.
Report progress regularly on the assigned tasks, highlighting where agreed target dates are not going to be met
To identify and record any non-conformances to specification requirements. Liaise with other departments to resolve such issues.
To generate and help compile internal First Article Inspection Reports to AS 9102 requirements
To review all Material coming into the business and bring them onto the internal ERP
To produce and maintain accurate Control and inspection records and look at reducing the company’s inspection effort by following companies ship to stock process
To interpret engineering drawings
Using manual measuring techniques
Help with the Internal Audit program when necessary
Control defective items via segregation from good product
Raise and maintain relevant non-conformance reports.
Adhere to all instructional and Health & Safety guidelines for the use of equipment to maintain a safe work environment

Skills

Right to work in UK

Experience in similar role

Manual measuring equipment

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Drawing tolerances

Manual inspection processes

Education

GCSE/Basic qualification

IT skills (Word & Excel)

Apprenticeship / time served

Security clearance desirable

Job description

Job Vacancy – Manual Inspector

Who is Senior plc?

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is aleading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

Manual Inspector – What does the job involve?

To carry out inspection of supplied parts. The measurement of internally manufactured parts and verification of externally received product to support the creation and verification of First Article Inspection Reports to AS 9102 requirements.

Hours of work:

Hours of work: Fixed Term 3 Month Contract - Working 39 hours per week.

Core shift

Core shift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute break for lunch

Manual Inspector - What will my responsibilities include?

To carry outinspection for all component parts and documentation entering the company ensuring compliance to design specification and contractual requirements.
Report progress regularly on the assigned tasks, highlighting where agreed target dates are not going to be met
To identify and record any non-conformances to specification requirements. Liaise with other departments to resolve such issues.
To generate and help compile internal First Article Inspection Reports to AS 9102 requirements,
To review all Material coming into the business and bring them onto the internal ERP
To produce and maintain accurate Control and inspection records and look at reducing the company’s inspection effort by following companies ship to stock process
To interpret engineering drawings
Using manual measuring techniques
Help with the Internal Audit program when necessary
Control defective items via segregation from good product
Raise and maintain relevant non-conformance reports.
Adhere to all instructional and Health & Safety guidelines for the use of equipment to maintain a safe work environment

Manual Inspector - What key skills and experience do I need?

Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
Previous experience in a similar role
Knowledge in the use of manual measuring equipment.
Work to a high standard of accuracy.
Good attention to detail.
Understanding of drawing tolerances & specifications
Knowledge of Manual Inspection processes (Desirable)

Manual Inspector - What qualifications should I have?

Basic O’ Level / GCSE Qualifications, technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ).
Proficient in the use of I.T software including Word & Excel
Full Apprenticeship / time served in machining, or relevant skills applicable to the role (Desirable)
Security Clearance (Desirable)

Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.

Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are: