Quality Control Inspector

New Appointments Group; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a temporary role in Sandwich. Responsibilities include inspecting parts and products, recording defects, and using measuring tools. Candidates should have engineering experience and strong attention to detail. The role offers a 9-day fortnight schedule and potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering or machine shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Confident with inspection tools; CMM experience is a plus.
• Good knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
• Record and report defects, quarantine faulty items.
• Use measuring tools to check tolerances.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and quality standards.

Skills

Engineering/machine shop experience

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Experience with inspection tools

Knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment

Tools

CMM

Verniers

Micrometres

Gauges

Job description

Overview

Quality Control Inspector (Temp to Perm) – Location: Sandwich | Department: Quality

What you'll do

• Inspect incoming parts, sub-assemblies and finished products
• Record and report defects, quarantine faulty items
• Use measuring tools (verniers, micrometres, gauges) to check tolerances
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment
• Support continuous improvement and quality standards

What we're looking for

• Experience in an engineering/machine shop environment
• Strong attention to detail and able to read engineering drawings
• Confident with inspection tools; CMM experience is a plus
• Good knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment
• Reliable, motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

You will be working a 9 day fortnight so will have alternative Fridays off and the hours are 8.00am - 4.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am - 4.30pm Fridays.

This is initially a temporary role, however for the right person there could be the opportunity to become permanent.

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