Quality Control Inspector

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Quality Control Inspector. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, with responsibilities including inspecting components, reporting faults, and calibrating equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a machine shop and be comfortable working in the defence sector. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Company profit-sharing scheme

Stakeholder pension

Death in service reward scheme

Rewards and recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop environment with tight tolerances.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
• Eligible for SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting components across various stages.
• Labeling and quarantining defective materials.
• Investigating faults and issuing reports to the Quality Control Team Leader.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on inspection

Effective communication

Experience with Verniers and micrometres

Tools

CMM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Precision matters - join a leading engineering firm as a Quality Control Inspector.

Quality Control Inspector

Location - Sandwich

Salary - Competitive salary + profit sharing + pension + death in service reward scheme

Temp to Perm role

Benefits include:

• Company profit-sharing scheme
• Stakeholder pension
• Death in service reward scheme
• Rewards and recognition programme

A confidential client in the defence and security sector is seeking a skilled Quality Control Inspector to support inspection activities across electrical, electronic, optical, and mechanical components.

This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail and a proactive approach to defect resolution and continuous improvement.

You'll be responsible for routine inspections, fault reporting, equipment calibration, and maintaining accurate records. Working within a machine shop environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance with technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting components across various stages (goods inwards, sub-assembly, final inspection)
• Labeling and quarantining defective materials
• Investigating faults and issuing reports to the Quality Control Team Leader
• Recommending improvements to the Quality Manager
• Calibrating and storing equipment correctly
• Completing documentation accurately and maintaining confidentiality
• Supporting ad hoc tasks as requested by the Quality Control Manager

Candidate requirements

• Experience in a machine shop environment with tight tolerances
• Hands-on inspection experience using Verniers, micrometres, and gauges
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Preferably experienced in setting up and operating a CMM
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T
• Effective communicator with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in the defence and security sectors
• Eligible for SC-level security clearance

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