Quality Inspector

ABS Talent Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Talent is recruiting a Mechanical Inspector for a growing Hayes-based precision engineering sub-contractor. You will verify precision-machined components and perform CMM inspections, using Aberlink training if needed, in a modern inspection department.

The role requires AS9100 familiarity, GD&T interpretation, and producing FAIR reports to AS9102 standards. You will work closely with the quality team in a fast-moving production environment, with a competitive salary and overtime options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar inspection role, ideally aerospace component manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards.
• Confident with calibrated measuring equipment and CMM inspection techniques.
• Aberlink experience an advantage (training provided).
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• Experience producing FAIR reports (AS9102 an advantage).
• Basic PC skills (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Verifying precision-toleranced machined components to quality standards.
• CMM inspection—manual and CNC (Aberlink experience advantageous).
• Using calibrated measuring equipment—micrometers, verniers and similar.
• Producing accurate FAIR reports, including AS9102.
• Interpreting engineering drawings with a GD&T focus.
• Working closely with the quality team in a fast-moving production environment.

Skills

AS9100 standards

GD&T knowledge

CMM inspection techniques

Calibrated measuring equipment

MS Excel / Word

Tools

Aberlink

Job description

Mechanical Inspector - Precision Machining (Hayes)

Location: Hayes, Middlesex (West London)

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £40,000

Hours: 39 hours per week (days), with overtime available midweek and Saturday mornings

ABS Talent is recruiting a Mechanical Inspector on behalf of a growing sub-contract precision engineering company in Hayes, West London. Working from a modern, well-equipped inspection department, you'll verify precision-machined components supplied into high-value sectors including aerospace, defence, motorsport, medical and oil & gas.

Our client operates from a modern 20,000 sq ft facility and has invested heavily in machinery, technology and people — this is a great opportunity to join a business on a genuine growth trajectory (ISO 9001 accredited, working towards AS9100).

The role

• Verifying precision-toleranced machined components to quality standards
• CMM inspection — both manual and CNC (Aberlink machines/software an advantage; training available)
• Using calibrated measuring equipment — micrometers, verniers, shadowgraph and similar
• Producing accurate FAIR reports, including to AS9102 (aerospace standard)
• Interpreting engineering drawings with a good understanding of GD&T
• Working closely with the quality team in a fast-moving production environment

About you

• Experience in a similar inspection role, ideally in aerospace component manufacturing
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards
• Confident with calibrated measuring equipment and CMM inspection techniques
• Aberlink experience an advantage (training provided if needed)
• Good understanding of GD&T
• Experience producing FAIR reports (AS9102 an advantage)
• Basic PC skills (Word/Excel)
• A strong, flexible team player with good communication, problem-solving and attention to detail

What's on offer

• Permanent role with a growing, well-invested precision engineering business
• £40,000 Salary
• 39-hour week (days), with overtime available midweek and Saturday mornings
• A modern, well-equipped inspection department and genuine growth opportunity