Quality Inspector

Simply Recruitment Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering manufacturer in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Quality Inspector. The successful candidate will have prior experience in inspection and a strong background in regulated industries. Responsibilities include performing checks on components, ensuring compliance, and maintaining quality records. The position offers a competitive salary of £30-35,000 along with benefits including 25 days' holiday.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Company pension

Professional career development

Qualifications

• Previous inspection experience in aerospace, automotive or highly regulated sectors.
• Solid IT skills with knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Detail-focused and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough checks on precision-engineered components.
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications.
• Complete quality records accurately to support traceability.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Use of manual measuring tools

Tools

Verniers

Gauges

Protractors

Height tools

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering manufacturer on a permanent basis near Ashton Under Lyne.

This Quality Inspector role is ideal for someone with a strong background in inspection within a regulated industry who takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Salary is c£30-35,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, company pension, professional career development etc.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough checks on precision-engineered components before release to customers.
• Ensure all items meet dimensional and visual requirements in line with customer and industry specifications.
• Use a variety of measuring equipment (such as verniers, gauges, protractors, and height tools) to verify critical features.
• Accurately complete quality records, reports, and customer documentation to support traceability.
• Maintain a tidy and safe working area in line with workplace organisation standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve any issues and uphold continuous improvement.

Quality Inspector background

• Previous inspection experience within aerospace, automotive, defence, or another highly regulated sector.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally metalworking, fabrication, or assemblies.
• Comfortable using manual measuring tools and working to fine tolerances.
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and other office applications.
• Detail-focused, methodical, and committed to delivering first-time quality.

If the Quality Inspector role could be of interest, please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW