QA Inspector

Bolt Technical Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme with matchedcon

Group Life Assurance

Healthcare cashback plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bolt Technical Limited in Swindon is recruiting a QA Inspector to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business supplying into aerospace, defence, medical, motorsport, marine, energy and industrial markets. The role combines hands-on inspection with quality administration to ensure products meet customer requirements and support quality processes across the business.

The position offers a salary of £30,000 - £32,000, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, a company pension with matched

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, inspection or production environments.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment (verniers preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured products against drawings and specifications.
• Use measuring equipment to verify product quality.
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, including FAIRs.
• Support customer complaint investigations and internal quality processes.
• Maintain engineering drawings and quality records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement equipment

Attention to detail

Outlook & Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Verniers measuring tool

Job description

About the Opportunity

QA Inspector Location: Swindon
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours: Monday Thursday 07:30 16:45, Friday 07:30 12:30

Bolt Technical are recruiting for a Quality Co-ordinator & QA Inspector to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business that supply into aerospace, defence, medical, motorsport, marine, energy and industrial markets. This is a varied role combining hands‑on inspection with quality administration support. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet customer requirements while supporting quality processes, documentation and continuous improvement activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured products against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Use measurement equipment such as verniers to verify product quality
• Identify and report non‑conformances and support corrective actions
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, including FAIRs
• Support customer complaint investigations and internal quality processes
• Maintain engineering drawings and quality records
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams
• Support continuous improvement activities

What They're Looking For

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, inspection or production environments
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience using measuring equipment (verniers preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Confident communication skills with a proactive and adaptable approach
• Quality experience is beneficial, but the business is open to candidates from manufacturing backgrounds who have the right technical ability, attitude and willingness to learn.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £32,000
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions
• Group Life Assurance
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Free onsite parking
• Long‑term career opportunities within a growing engineering business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Additional Information

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