Quality Inspector

ProActive; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a reliable Quality Inspector to join our busy manufacturing team in Leighton Buzzard. The role is hands-on, combining inspection with administrative support to ensure moulded products meet quality standards.

You will perform visual and dimensional checks, record results, identify non-conformities and work with production staff to drive improvements.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with a salary of £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Carry out quality inspections of finished and in-process products.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks.
• Record inspection results and report quality concerns.
• Identify non-conforming products and communicate them.
• Assist with investigating quality issues and causes.
• Work with production staff to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain production, inspection and non-conformance documentation.
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets and production records.
• Provide general administrative support to Quality and Production.
• Assist with stock checks, labelling and traceability records.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Organise and upkeep quality-related records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections of finished and in-process products to ensure standards.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks and report defects.
• Accurately record inspection results and communicate non-conformities.
• Assist with investigating quality issues and root causes.
• Work with production staff to promote quality standards.
• Complete and maintain production and non-conformance documentation.
• Maintain databases and production records.
• Provide general admin support to Quality and Production.
• Support stock checks, labelling and traceability records.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Punctuality

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Salary: £30,000 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our clients busy manufacturing team.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining quality inspection with administrative support. You will play an important part in ensuring our moulded products meet the required quality standards, while helping to maintain accurate production records and supporting the day-to-day running of our Quality and Production departments.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection

• Carry out quality inspections of finished and in-process products to ensure they meet required standards and specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks, identifying any defects, damage or inconsistencies.
• Accurately record inspection results and report any quality concerns.
• Identify and communicate non-conforming products to the relevant supervisor or production team.
• Assist with investigating quality issues and identifying potential causes.
• Work closely with production staff to promote and maintain quality standards.

Administration & Record Keeping

• Complete and maintain production, inspection and non-conformance documentation.
• Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets and production records.
• Provide general administrative support to the Quality and Production departments.
• Assist with stock checks, product labelling and traceability records.
• Ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Support the organisation and upkeep of quality-related records and files.

General Responsibilities

• Follow company quality, health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production and quality requirements are consistently achieved.

Skills & Experience

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and email.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and maintain records.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to raise and report issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team.
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive inspection and checking tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work to deadlines.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in quality inspection
• Experience working within manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and production documentation.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.