Quality Inspector

Benchpeg Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

24 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company pension

Health care cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Staff discounts

Eye test vouchers

Flu jabs

Zusammenfassung

Weston Beamor in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector with a strong background in jewellery manufacturing to join our team. You’ll ensure jewellery meets quality standards from casting through to finished product.

The role requires attention to detail, confident quality decisions, and collaboration with Production, Setting and Quality teams to resolve issues and keep production moving.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience in jewellery manufacturing or quality control.
• Strong knowledge of casting, mounting, setting and finishing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident in independent decisions and escalation when needed.

Aufgaben

• Inspect jewellery and components at different stages of production and assess workmanship.
• Make decisions to pass, repair, rework or reject items.
• Identify defects and report recurring quality issues for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and support production to meet lead times.

Kenntnisse

Jewellery manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

Diamond screening

Jobbeschreibung

### Quality Inspector#### Weston Beamor#### Birmingham B18 6LT#### Hours – 07:15–15:15 Monday to Friday#### Location – Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (on site)#### Salary – Dependent on experience#### Benefits – 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, staff discounts, eye test vouchers, flu jabs.**Quality matters. Excellence is in the detail.**We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector with a strong background in jewellery manufacturing to join our team.You’ll play a key role in ensuring jewellery meets our quality standards at every stage of production, from casting through to finished and purchased product. You’ll use your knowledge of jewellery manufacturing and workmanship to identify issues, make confident quality decisions, and ensure only products meeting the required standards move forward.This is a varied role requiring excellent attention to detail, good judgement, and the ability to work flexibly across different product areas.**What you'll be doing****Quality Control*** Inspect jewellery and components at different stages of production, including casting, mounting, setting, wedding rings and finished products.* Assess workmanship, finish and quality against customer requirements and documented standards.* Make decisions to pass, repair, rework or reject items.* Identify and report defects, recurring quality issues, and areas for improvement.* Ensure approved products are accurately recorded, processed, and progressed within required.* timescales.**Production Support*** Work closely with Production, Setting and Quality teams to resolve quality issues and keep work moving.* Prioritise your workload to support production and customer lead times.* Ensure repairs and rework are communicated clearly and followed up where required.* Complete hallmarking requests and accurately check returned items.* Carry out diamond screening and purchased product inspections where required.* Maintain accurate records and production information.**Teamwork & Continuous Improvement*** Communicate quality issues clearly and provide accurate information to colleagues.* Support team members and contribute to the overall workload of the Quality team.* Identify opportunities to improve quality, processes, and ways of working.**What we're looking for****Essential*** Previous experience in jewellery manufacturing, jewellery production, or jewellery quality control.* Good knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes, particularly casting, mounting, setting, and finishing.* Strong understanding of jewellery quality and the ability to identify defects and workmanship issues.* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.* Confident making independent decisions and knowing when to escalate.* Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under time and volume pressure.* Clear and confident communication skills.* Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.* A flexible, team-focused approach.**Desirable*** Experience working with precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones.* Knowledge of hallmarking and Assay Office processes.* Experience with diamond screening.* Experience using manufacturing or ERP systems.**What you'll bring**You'll bring practical jewellery manufacturing experience, a keen eye for detail and a genuine commitment to quality.You'll understand what good jewellery workmanship looks like and be confident identifying issues, making decisions and communicating clearly with colleagues. You'll be organised, adaptable and able to balance quality standards with the need to keep production moving.Most importantly, you'll take pride in the quality of the jewellery we produce and understand the importance of getting things right before it reaches our customers.If you're an experienced jewellery professional looking for a role where your knowledge can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.**About the Company**Founded in 1947 and based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Weston Beamor is one of the UK’s most respected precious metal casting and manufacturing specialists. The company combines over seventy-five years of craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver a complete in-house service.Weston Beamor supports jewellers, designers, and brands across the trade, bringing people, craftsmanship and technology together to create exceptional jewellery with confidence.**To apply**If you would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you - please send your CV and covering letter to us by using the application form below.