Quality Inspector

Nicholas Associates; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Quality Inspector in Wickford to ensure the quality of fabricated and machined components. Responsibilities include using various hand-held measuring tools to check precision engineered parts against engineering drawings. Ideal candidates should be competent at reading engineering drawings and checking dimensions accurately. The role offers a salary of £24.65 per hour, with overtime potential and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Annual pay rise

Employee contribution of 5%

Qualifications

• Competent at reading engineering drawings.
• Experience with dimensionally checking precision engineered parts.
• Proficient in using handheld measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated and machined components.
• Check precision engineered parts against engineering drawings.
• Use hand-held measuring tools for inspection.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensionally checking parts

Using handheld measuring tools

Tools

Verniers

Micrometres

Bore micrometres

Height gauges

Digital Test Indicators

Job description

Job Basics

Role: Quality Inspector

Position: Permanent

Location: Wickford

Basic salary: £24.65 per hour / £50,000 per annum + Overtime = earnings of £53,000 and upwards achievable.

Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.00pm to 4.00am) and Fridays (2.30pm to 7.30pm)

Holidays and Benefits: 25 days + 8 bank holidays. Employee Contribution - 5%, Annual pay rise negotiated each year.

Overview

We now require a Quality Inspector to join the inspection department. You will be tasked to inspect fabricated and machined components with hand held measuring tools associated with a precision engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for inspecting fabricated and machined components, using hand‑held measuring tools, and checking precision engineered parts against engineering drawings.

Desirable Skills

• Competent at reading engineering drawings
• Competent dimensionally checking precision engineered parts against a drawing using handheld measuring tools such as verniers, micrometres, bore micrometres, height gauges, DTI (Digital Test Indicators) etc.

Commute Location

• Wickford
• Basildon
• Rayleigh
• Southend‑on‑Sea
• Chelmsford
• and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Quality Inspector role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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