Quality Inspector

Pertemps Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy engineering employer in Lincoln is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure production quality standards are met. This key role involves inspecting components, completing documentation, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate should be apprentice-trained, have strong attention to detail, and be flexible to work across three rotating shifts. Competitive hourly pay and opportunities for permanent employment are offered.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Long-term training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with inspection/measuring equipment is desirable.
• Flexibility to work across all three shifts is non-negotiable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and measuring components using handheld tools.
• Completing inspection reports and documentation.
• Identifying and reporting defects and scrap.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Education

Apprentice-trained or trainee

Tools

Inspection/measuring equipment

Faro arms

3D scanners

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a busy engineering environment in Lincoln. This is a key role ensuring production quality standards are met and maintained throughout the forge and factory.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 3 rotating shifts (7am to 3pm / 3pm to 11pm / 11pm to 7am).

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and measuring components using handheld tools, Faro arms and 3D scanners.
• Checking parts against engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Completing inspection reports, SPC charts, and PPAP documentation.
• Identifying and reporting defects, scrap, and rework.
• Supporting audits, calibration activities, and problem investigations.
• Assisting with training and technical support for new starters.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or trainee applicants considered.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with inspection/measuring equipment (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work across all three shifts (non-negotiable).

Salary and Benefits

• Pay: £13.77 - £16.49 per hour (based on training/experience).
• Night shift allowance: +£1.02 per hour.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Days holiday (including statutory).
• All PPE provided, plus changing/showering facilities.
• This position will lead to permanent employment.
• Long-term training and career progression.
• Work for a well-established, reputable employer.

How to Apply

This is an ongoing recruitment campaign managed by Pertemps, who operate as an employment agency. To apply, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed).