Quality Inspector

Owen Daniels; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension 5%

Free Parking

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the team in Aldershot. The role covers incoming materials, in-process inspections and final verification, with ownership of quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Salary up to £39,000; Mon-Thurs 07.30–16.00, Fri 07.30–15.00, 39-hour week with overtime. Permanent position with Aldershot, Hampshire location.

Qualifications

• Background in machining, manufacturing, assembly or precision engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Engineer role.
• Confident using inspection equipment and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to verify product compliance.
• Complete inspection reports, certificates, and quality documentation.
• Use inspection equipment (hand tools, verniers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs, shadowgraphs) to verify quality.
• Identify, investigate, and report non-conformances, supporting corrective actions.

Skills

Machining/manufacturing background

Hands-on quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMMs

Shadowgraphs

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Inspector to join our clients growing team in Aldershot!

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of quality throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming materials and in-process inspections through to final product verification, documentation, and the management of non-conformances.

Salary up to £39,000

Mon-Thurs 07.30 to 16.00. Fri 07.30 to 15.00

39 hour working week + Overtime available

Permanent

Aldershot, Hampshire

Job Description

• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to verify product compliance
• Complete inspection reports, certificates, and quality documentation.
• Use a variety of inspection and measuring equipment, including hand tools, verniers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs and shadowgraphs, to verify product quality and compliance.
• Identify, investigate, and report non-conformances, supporting corrective actions

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• A background in machining, manufacturing, assembly or precision engineering.
• Previous hands‑on experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Engineer role.
• Confident using a range of inspection equipment and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Company pension contribution - 5%
• Free Parking