Quality Inspector

Matchtech; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks 10 Quality Inspectors to support quality engineering activities at Devonport Docks within defence and security. Initial 12-month contract with day shifts for the first month, then nights 7:00pm–5:30am on a 4-on, 4-off pattern, with uplifts for nights and weekends.

You will perform quality control against drawings and ITPs, verify calibration, compile reports, and contribute to contract close-out with LTQRs.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection/engineering in engineering or defence sectors.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Plans, ITPs and inspection procedures.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and calibration concepts.
• Ability to review findings and close out corrective actions.
• Demonstrated report writing and quality record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control inspection in line with specs, procedures, QPs and ITPs.
• Attend kick-off and pre-inspection meetings and supplier reviews.
• Verify critical parameters and produce accurate dimensional reports.
• Witness inspections, tests, FATs and SATs where applicable.
• Ensure inspection equipment calibration; verify UKAS traceability.
• Monitor findings, raise corrective actions and verify closure.
• Produce daily/weekly inspection reports and LTQRs; support close-out.

Skills

Quality inspection

ITPs & Quality Plans

Dimensional inspection

UKAS-traceable equipment

Quality reporting

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is seeking x10 Quality Inspectors to support quality engineering activities within the defence and security sector at Devonport Docks. This is an initial 12-month contract, with the first month worked on day shifts before moving to night shifts from 7:00pm to 5:30am, following a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (Rate uplifts available for Nights and Weekend nights).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality control inspection in accordance with relevant specifications, approved procedures, Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Attend kick-off meetings and, where applicable, Pre-Inspection Production Meetings and supply chain capability reviews
• Verify critical parameters identified in drawings, Quality Plans and ITPs, ensuring accurate dimensional reports are produced
• Witness work activities, inspections, testing, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
• Confirm that inspection and test equipment is suitably calibrated, including verification of UKAS accreditation or traceability where required
• Monitor inspection findings, ensuring issues are reported, corrected and verified, and that only suitably qualified and experienced personnel undertake relevant activities
• Produce daily and weekly inspection reports, report progress to the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager, and maintain Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs)
• Complete final inspections, issue relevant release certificates and contribute to contract close-out reports where required

Job Requirements

• Experience in quality inspection or quality engineering within an engineering, manufacturing, construction or defence environment
• Strong understanding of Quality Plans, ITPs, technical drawings and inspection procedures
• Experience of dimensional inspection, quality control and verification of critical parameters
• Understanding of calibration requirements and UKAS-traceable inspection and test equipment
• Ability to review inspection findings, manage corrective actions and verify completed work
• Experience of producing inspection reports and maintaining quality records
• Strong attention to detail, communication and reporting skills
• Willingness and ability to work night shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota following an initial day-shift period

Contract Details

• Initial 12-month contract
• Location: Devonport Docks
• First month on day shifts, followed by night shifts from 7:00pm to 5:30am
• 4-on, 4-off shift pattern