Quality Inspector

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Markfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Annual bonus

Company events

Training

Progression

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a proactive Quality Inspector to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet customer, company, and regulatory requirements. You will inspect components, assemblies and finished products throughout production, identify quality issues, and support containment, root cause analysis and corrective actions using standard measuring tools.

The role focuses on practical inspection rather than advanced metrology, with permanent employment and on-site parking in

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Confident using standard inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Experience in fabrication, joinery, or assembly environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and corrective actions (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections.
• Check products against drawings, specifications, samples, and requirements.
• Use standard measuring equipment (calipers, gauges, rules, etc.).
• Inspect welded fabrications, powder coated components, joinery, acrylics, and assemblies.
• Identify defects and non-conformances.
• Complete inspection records and raise NCRs.
• Support containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Assist with supplier and warehouse inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Drawings reading

Inspection tools

Attention to detail

Communication & IT

Fabrication experience

Tools

Calipers & gauges

Rulers

Job description

Position: Quality Inspector

Location: Easily commutable from Markfield, Loughborough, Coalville and nearby Leicestershire areas

Salary: £16 per hour

Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am - 12:30pm Fri

Benefits

• Permanent Position
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Annual bonus
• Company events
• Training
• Progression

About the Company

A well-established manufacturing company based in Leicestershire. Through their well-known bespoke products and being the market leader for fabrication metal-based products, this company has built up a reputation for high quality.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet customer, company, and regulatory requirements. You'll inspect components, assemblies, and finished products throughout production, identify quality issues, and support improvement activities.

This role focuses on practical inspection using standard measuring tools, visual checks, and assembly verification rather than advanced metrology equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections
• Check products against drawings, specifications, samples, and requirements
• Use standard measuring equipment (calipers, gauges, rules, etc.)
• Inspect welded fabrications, powder coated components, joinery, acrylics, and assemblies
• Identify defects and non-conformances
• Complete inspection records and raise NCRs
• Support containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Assist with supplier and warehouse inspections
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and Health & Safety requirements

About You

• Experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Confident using standard inspection tools
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
• Good communication and IT skills
• Experience in fabrication, joinery, or assembly environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and corrective actions (desirable)