Mechanical Inspector

Oliver Valves Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading valve manufacturer in the UK is looking for a skilled Mechanical Inspector to join their team in Knutsford. The role involves ensuring high-quality standards in production through detailed inspections and compliance checks. Candidates should have a mechanical background, experience in a relevant field, and possess skills in interpreting engineering drawings. The company offers a competitive starting rate, overtime opportunities, and various employee benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

Minimum starting rate of £15 per hour

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Medical cash plan benefits

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Increased annual leave based on service

Qualifications

• Must have a mechanical background, preferably with apprenticeship or vocational training.
• Experience in machine shop, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environments.
• Can interpret engineering drawings and use inspection tools confidently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off inspection of CNC-machined parts.
• Use precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with GD&T.
• Review CAD components against specifications.
• Complete QC paperwork to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical background

Interpreting engineering drawings

ISO9001:2015 knowledge

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship or vocational training

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

CMM or FARO arm

Job description

Role: Mechanical Inspector

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family‑owned valve manufacturer in the UK.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high‑quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth - as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We're a profitable, privately owned, and fast‑moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

This role would be best suited to a CNC or conventional machinist who is passionate about engineering and enjoys working in a fast paced, supportive environment.

As a Mechanical Inspector, you'll play a key part in ensuring our components and finished products meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. This will involve:

• Carrying out first‑off inspection of CNC‑machined parts.
• Using precision measuring equipment (plug gauges, micrometres, verniers, height gauges) to verify compliance with tight GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning of Tolerances).
• Reviewing CAD and machined components against drawings and specifications in imperial measurement.
• Completing QC paperwork and working with Quality Assurance and Purchasing to resolve quality issues.
• Managing acceptance/return of defective parts via the ERP system.
• Using CMM or FARO arm for advanced measurement – full training provided if needed.

What You'll Bring

• Has a mechanical background – apprenticeship, vocational training, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience from a machine shop, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environment.
• Can confidently interpret engineering drawings and work with inspection tools.
• Has a good understanding of ISO9001:2015 quality systems.
• Is computer‑literate and comfortable completing documentation.
• Reliability and a detail‑oriented approach.
• Pro‑active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

What's On Offer?

• Depended on experience. Minimum starting rate of £15 per hour.
• Premium rate overtime opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.
• A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check‑ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more.
• Training opportunities to support your career development.
• Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
• Increased annual leave based on length of service.