Production Quality Inspector - Right-First-Time Focus

Weston Homes Plc; Rayne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (employer contribution up to 5

Private healthcare

22 days holidays + bank holidays

Life Insurance 4x salary

Income Protection

Discretionary annual bonus

Gym at head office

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

British Offsite is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the production floor. You will perform quality inspections across different stages, recording data to drive consistency and quality. You’ll act as the first point of contact for defects, collaborating with production teams to resolve issues in real time.

The role focuses on in-process checks, non-conformance handling, and continuous improvement to meet KPI targets and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with high accuracy in defects and measurements.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficient use of measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of quality control processes and non-conformance procedures.
• Clear communication with production, engineering and quality teams when issues arise.
• Problem-solving to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Good organisation and time management to handle multiple inspections.
• Willingness to work on a manufacturing floor and contribute to a quality culture.
• IT literacy to document digital inspection records on tablets or laptops.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections across production stages and record data.
• Identify defects early and communicate findings to resolve issues.
• Complete inspection reports with measurements, defects and actions.
• Quarantine non-conforming items and support root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams for rapid resolutions.
• Suggest improvements to inspection methods and processes.
• Support KPI targets like right-first-time and cost of quality.
• Ensure health and safety compliance during inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Measuring tools

Quality standards knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Organisation & time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Manufacturing experience

Proactive & flexible

Tools

Tape measures

Gauges

Templates

Inspection equipment

Job description

British Offsite is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the production floor. You will perform quality inspections across different stages, recording data to drive consistency and quality. You’ll act as the first point of contact for defects, collaborating with production teams to resolve issues in real time.

The role focuses on in-process checks, non-conformance handling, and continuous improvement to meet KPI targets and safety standards on site.