Quality Control Inspector

The Recruitment Index Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Index Ltd in King's Lynn is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our client’s team. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring products meet the required standards before they reach customers, with clear quality records and teamwork with suppliers.

You will inspect incoming products against specifications, check packaging, identify defects, perform light rework as needed, and help drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or similar environment.
• Thorough and detail-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and record-keeping.
• Basic confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming products against specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out routine inspections and identify defects.
• Check product packaging and condition on arrival and during storage.
• Sort defective items and perform basic rework or repacking.
• Recording inspection results and keeping quality documentation up to date.
• Highlight quality issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve them.
• Support management of supplier quality and raise concerns when standards aren't met.
• Identify recurring quality issues and suggest improvements.

Skills

Quality control experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Do you have experience of working in quality control?

Would you like to work in a supportive environment where you are recognised and rewarded for your contribution?

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

Salary: Up to £31,000

Location: King's Lynn

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Do you take pride in making sure things are right before they reach the customer? If you have experience in a warehouse, production, stock control or quality environment and are looking for a role where your attention to detail really matters, this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our clients team and play an important role in making sure products arriving into the business meet the required standards and are presented in the best possible condition.

This is a practical, hands‑on position where you'll be inspecting products, identifying issues, maintaining quality records and working with colleagues and suppliers to help prevent problems from happening again.

What will you be doing?

Your days will be varied, with responsibilities including:

• Checking incoming products against specifications, samples and agreed quality standards
• Carrying out routine inspections and identifying defects or inconsistencies
• Checking product packaging and condition, both on arrival and during warehouse storage
• Sorting defective or damaged items and carrying out basic rework or repacking where appropriate
• PLEASE NOTE: this is a hands‑on role and some heavy lifting will be involved
• Recording inspection results accurately and keeping quality documentation up to date
• Highlighting quality issues and working with suppliers and internal teams to resolve them
• Supporting the management of supplier quality and raising concerns where standards aren't being met
• Helping identify recurring quality issues and suggesting practical improvements

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have:

• Some previous experience in quality control, inspection, warehousing, stock control, production or a similar environment
• A naturally thorough and detail-focused approach
• Good organisational skills and the ability to keep accurate records
• Basic confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Good communication skills and the confidence to raise issues when something isn’t right
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider team
• A willingness to learn and develop your understanding of quality processes

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy operation where quality genuinely matters. You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of quality control, supplier management and continuous improvement while working closely with different areas of the business.