Quality Inspector

Polytec Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytec Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards, drawings and customer specifications. You will perform final inspections, document results and support ISO 9001 compliance.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or quality inspection, strong attention to detail, good communication and time-management skills. The position is temporary with potential to go temp-to-perm, hours 8am–4pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or quality inspection environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised with good time management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the confidence to escalate issues when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final product and pre-shipment inspections
• Inspect products against drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Complete accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Identify, document and report non-conforming products and materials
• Review manufacturing and inspection records for accuracy and completion
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures
• Monitor workmanship standards including IPC requirements where applicable
• Support Goods Inwards inspection when required
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspector experience

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Location: Cambridge (CB22)
Duration: Temporary but with the potential to go temp to perm
Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday but can be flexible
Salary: £16.92 per hour
Job Reference: 36274

Polytec are looking for a detail orientated Quality Inspector to join our south Cambridge based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring products and materials meet required quality standards, customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final product and pre-shipment inspections
• Inspect products against drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Complete accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Identify, document and report non-conforming products and materials
• Review manufacturing and inspection records for accuracy and completion
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures
• Monitor workmanship standards including IPC requirements where applicable
• Support Goods Inwards inspection when required
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or quality inspection environment
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good computer skills and experience maintaining quality records
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach with the confidence to **escalate** issues when required

Desirable

• Experience within a precision or technology-focused manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of IPC and ISO quality standards
• Experience using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers and gauges