Quality Inspector

Ambitions Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector in the UK. The position involves performing inspections on machined components, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and interpreting engineering drawings. Ideal candidates will have experience in precision manufacturing and a detail-oriented mindset. Flexibility across different shift patterns is required, and support in calibration and maintenance of inspection tools is emphasized. Competitive salary and supportive working environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within precision manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of machined and fabricated components.
• Calibrate and maintain hand inspection tools.
• Review customer specifications for compliance.
• Support weld inspection as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of engineering standards

Hands-on inspection experience

CMM inspection

Weld inspection

Tools

Micrometres

Verniers

Gauges

Callipers

CMM devices

Height gauges

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quality Inspector

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join the team. This role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a strong understanding of engineering standards, and solid hands-on inspection experience within a precision manufacturing environment.

Working

Mon–Thu 06:30–13:00
Fri 06:30–11:30

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out in process (first off and patrol) inspections of machined and fabricated components.
• Work to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, ensuring all parts meet specification.
• Interpret engineering drawings and symbols accurately.
• Perform component inspection using both manual and mechanical measurement tools, including micrometres, verniers, gauges, callipers, and CMM devices.
• Calibrate and maintain a range of hand inspection tools such as verniers and micrometres.
• Use height gauges for precision measurement (experience desirable).
• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Manage and control inspection equipment and gauges.
• Conduct goods inwards and visual inspections, maintaining high attention to detail.
• Support weld inspection as required (experience desirable).
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace in line with good housekeeping practices.
• Work effectively within a small inspection team, reporting to the Inspection Team Leader.
• Be flexible to work across different shift patterns in line with business requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Proven experience with CMM inspection.
• Previous exposure to weld inspection.
• Quality inspection experience gained in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.

Application

Give me a call on 07810 022392 / 01636 611320… happy to take calls after 5pm or What’s app me and I’ll call you back!

Email me at [e-mail]

Contacts

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