Quality Inspector

A5 Recruitment; Hyde; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee evaluations and inspections of machined products in Tameside. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and be proficient with manual measuring equipment. This role offers a competitive salary of £17.58 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + 8 Statutory Days

Onsite Parking

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Fully time-served engineer is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and inspections of machined products.
• Accurately record measurements and inspection checks.
• Identify and respond to quality issues.
• Report quality issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Implement corrective actions as required.
• Liaise with internal departments for quality delivery.
• Work cooperatively with team members and management.

Skills

Proficient in using manual measuring equipment

Ability to reverse engineer and create detailed reports

Experience in completing customer documentation

Familiar with the control and calibration of inspection equipment

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Skilled in producing clear, concise written reports

Capable of working to quality plans

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector — Location: Tameside. Salary: £17.58 per hour + Overtime (Potential to earn £45,000+ per annum with overtime). Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:45am – 17:00pm; Friday 07:45am – 10:45pm. Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + 8 Statutory Days; Onsite Parking; Pension Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal evaluations and inspections of machined products at various stages (first-off, patrol, and final inspections) to ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
• Accurately record all measurements and inspection checks.
• Identify and respond to quality issues as they arise.
• Report quality issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Assess feasibility of rework and implement corrective actions when required.
• Liaise with internal departments to promote the delivery of high-quality products.
• Work cooperatively with team members and accept constructive feedback from management.

Qualifications

• Fully time-served engineer
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficient in using manual measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges
• Ability to reverse engineer and create detailed reports from samples
• Experience in completing customer documentation
• Familiar with the control and calibration of inspection, measuring, and test equipment per company procedures
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Skilled in producing clear, concise written reports
• Capable of working to both company and customer quality plans

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Statutory Days
• Onsite Parking
• Pension Scheme