Mechanical Inspector

Hospitalist Consultants, Inc. (HCi); Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Poole is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join their quality control team. The role involves inspecting machined components, using advanced measuring tools, and ensuring products meet engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have inspection experience, be confident in reading engineering drawings, and maintain a keen eye for detail. This ongoing contract offers competitive pay and a stable working environment where quality is prioritized.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Inspector or in precision manufacturing.
• Confident in reading engineering drawings and using measuring tools.
• Keen eye for detail and adaptable to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined and fabricated components.
• Log non-conformities and collaborate with production.
• Support first article inspections and maintain quality records.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Use of measuring equipment

Inspection experience

Flexible project approach

Tools

3D laser scanning kit

CMM arms

Micrometres

Callipers

Gauges

Job description

Poole Mechanical Inspector Pay: £17.50 £18.20 per hour

If you’re the kind of person who can spot a tight tolerance issue from 10 paces, this one’s for you. This engineering company quietly leads the way in complex precision manufacturing for high‑end projects.

As a Mechanical Inspector, you’ll be at the sharp end of quality control, making sure parts, assemblies, and finished products meet the drawings (and not just close enough).

You’ll work with 3D laser scanning kit, CMM arms, and the usual range of measuring tools, like: micrometres, callipers, gauges, the lot. Training on their specific systems is provided, but you’ll need to bring solid inspection experience and proper attention to detail.

Mechanical Inspector Day‑to‑day

• Inspect machined, fabricated, and surface‑treated components
• Ideally have a Fabrication or Fitting background
• Use laser scanning to check accuracy
• Log non‑conformities and work with production teams to fix root causes
• Support first article inspections and keep quality records tidy
• Get hands‑on across multiple manufacturing cells

What You’ll Need as a Mechanical Inspector

• Experience as a Mechanical Inspector or similar in precision manufacturing
• Confident reading engineering drawings and using measuring equipment
• A cool head and a keen eye for detail
• Flexible approach, able to jump between projects as needed

Why the Mechanical Inspector Role Worth a Look

You’ll be joining a stable, well‑respected engineering team where quality actually matters, not just when auditors visit. The contract is ongoing, the pay is solid, and the work is interesting.

If that sounds like your kind of setup, give Hayden at Holt Engineering a call on 07955 081 482.

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