Quality Inspector

ABS Talent Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Early Friday finish

Permanent role

Job summary

ABS Talent Ltd is recruiting a Quality Inspector / Quality Manager for a well-established precision machining client in Bradford. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and overtime opportunities.

You will perform inspections, interpret drawings, and verify dimensions using precision equipment. You’ll document results, flag non-conforming parts, and collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve issues in a quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a precision machining/engineering environment.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Skilled with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, surface plates, etc.).
• CMM experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused approach.
• Good communicator, able to work closely with machinists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process and final inspections on precision machined components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, surface plates, etc.).
• Document inspection results clearly using company documentation.
• Identify and communicate non-conforming product and support root cause analysis.
• Work with machinists and production staff to correct dimensional issues and feedback on quality trends.
• Assist in maintaining the calibration and cleanliness of inspection equipment.

Skills

Quality Inspector experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Precision measuring tools

CMM experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CMM

Job description

Quality Inspector / Quality Manager – Precision Machining

Location: Bradford

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £20 – £23 per hour (overtime available)

Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–2:30pm

ABS Talent is recruiting a Quality Inspector / Quality Manager on behalf of a well-established precision machining client. This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality professional to join a precision machine shop, ensuring machined components meet customer specifications, engineering drawings and industry standards.

The opportunity

You’ll play a key role in supporting continuous quality improvement — identifying defects, documenting findings, and working closely with machinists and engineers to resolve issues.

The role

• Perform first article, in-process and final inspections on precision machined components
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers/calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates and CMM (as applicable)
• Document inspection results clearly using company documentation
• Identify and communicate non-conforming product and support root cause analysis
• Work with machinists and production staff to correct dimensional issues and feed back on quality trends
• Assist in maintaining the calibration and cleanliness of inspection equipment

About you

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a precision machining / engineering environment
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Skilled with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, surface plates, etc.)
• CMM experience an advantage
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused approach
• Good communicator, able to work closely with machinists and engineers

What's on offer

• Permanent position with a stable, established precision engineering firm
• £20 – £23 per hour, with overtime available
• Monday–Thursday days plus an early Friday finish (2:30pm)
• A quality-focused precision machine shop environment