Manual Inspector

Senior plc; Walhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and life assurance

Free on-site car parking

34 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career and development opportunities

Reward and recognition

Job summary

Senior plc’s Lymington Precision Engineers unit is seeking a Manual Inspector for a fixed-term 3‑month contract in the UK. You will inspect parts, measure components, and support First Article Inspection to AS 9102 requirements.

Hours are 39 per week with core shifts 6.45am–3.30pm Mon-Thu and 7:00am–1:00pm Fri, including a 30‑minute lunch. UK work-rights and prior inspection experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic level or better qualifications in engineering or machining.
• Proficient in reading drawings and applying tolerances.
• Experience with manual measuring equipment and inspection processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow AS 9102 guidelines.
• Right to work in the UK; security clearance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection of component parts and documentation per design specs and contracts.
• Identify and record non-conformances; liaise with other departments to resolve issues.
• Generate and assist with internal First Article Inspection Reports (AS 9102).
• Review incoming materials and update internal ERP accordingly.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support ship-to-stock processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow health & safety guidelines.

Skills

Manual inspection

Measurement tools

Reading drawings

High accuracy

AS 9102 awareness

Education

GCSE/City & Guilds/NVQ

Full Apprenticeship / time served

Tools

ERP system

Word

Excel

Job description

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.

Job Description

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

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.
• Understanding of drawing tolerances & specifications
• Knowledge of Manual Inspection processes (Desirable)

Qualifications

Manual Inspector - What qualificationsshould 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)

Additional Information

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

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Career and development opportunities
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward and recognition

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.