Quality Control inspector

Adecco Portugal; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle-based manufacturing client is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join the established Quality team. You will conduct in-process and final inspections, maintain quality records, and collaborate with production to uphold high standards across the process.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £31,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a technical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Control, Quality Inspection or Manufacturing Quality role.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process and final inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation for traceability.
• Record and communicate quality information using internal systems and Excel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Quality mindset

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP

Job description

Quality Control Inspector

Newcastle | £31,000 - £33,000 | Permanent

Our client is a specialist manufacturer supplying products into a range of highly regulated and technically demanding industries. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Quality Control Inspector to join their established Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to join a well-established manufacturing business, playing a key role in ensuring products consistently meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.

The Role

As a Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting in-process and final inspections, maintaining accurate quality records, and working closely with production teams to uphold high standards across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process and final inspections to ensure products meet specification and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation, ensuring full traceability.
• Record and communicate quality-related information using internal business systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Support production teams with quality investigations and day-to-day inspection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and ISO quality standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Work collaboratively across departments to help maintain a right-first-time culture.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within a Quality Control, Quality Inspection or Manufacturing Quality position.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately against specifications and quality procedures.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, quality management or similar business systems to maintain inspection records and traceability.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across production and support functions.
• A proactive and adaptable approach with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £31,000 - £33,000, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Varied and hands-on quality role within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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