Quality Control Inspector

Ellison Surface Technologies, Inc.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Skelmersdale to ensure customer quality standards are consistently met and that manufacturing instructions are executed accurately. You will own inspections, certify outputs, and release production work, directly impacting quality and reliability.

The role requires a basic understanding of metal joining and metallurgy, plus experience in various inspections.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of metal joining processes and metallurgy (Level 3 preferred).
• Experience carrying out inspections: first-off checks, patrol inspections, and final inspections.
• Familiarity with production documentation: job cards, route cards, release notes, and delivery notes.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, certify, and release production work to ensure quality and reliability.
• Take ownership of quality control processes and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Metal joining

Metallurgy

Inspection experience

Production docs

Detail oriented

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Quality

• Skelmersdale

Quality Control Inspector

Join our team in Skelmersdale as a Quality Control Inspector! Ensure top-notch standards, certify production, and make a real impact in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

The Role

As a Quality Control Inspector, you’ll ensure that customer quality standards are consistently maintained and that all instructions are accurately executed. Taking ownership of inspecting, certifying, and releasing production work, you’ll directly impact the quality and reliability of our products, supporting both customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Key Essentials

• Basic understanding of metal joining processes and metallurgy (vocational qualification to Level 3 preferred, but other qualifications will be considered)
• Experience carrying out inspections, first-off checks, patrol inspections, and final inspections
• Familiarity with production documentation, including job cards, route cards, release notes, and delivery notes
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining high-quality standards
• Shift work of 6am-2pm, 2pm -10pm and 10pm-6PM with 30% shift allowance

What’s In It For You

• Career progression opportunities in a global business
• Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
• A supportive culture where your growth and development matter
• Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Skelmersdale, with onsite expectations. Some travel may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Department Quality Role Quality Control Inspector Location Skelmersdale Employment type Full-time

About Bodycote

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.

Founded in 1923

Co-workers 4,750

Turnover $750M