Quality Inspector

Wright Staff; Pershore; On-site; GBP 18,459 - 22,923; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (enhanced)

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Life Assurance

Enhanced holiday up to 33 days

Friday finish 1pm

Training and career development

Job summary

Wright Staff in Worcestershire is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will perform first-off, in-process and final inspections, verify drawings and QC requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role offers a full-time, day-shift schedule with a competitive hourly rate, generous holiday allowance, pension and health benefits. You will work on safety-critical projects within a defence-linked supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality inspection and / or technician role.
• Confident with selection and use of measuring equipment i.e., verniers, height gauges, multi‑axis Measurement Arm
• Ability to interpret technical / engineering drawings
• Knowledge of management systems, i.e., ISO 9001, 3834, AS 9100 (AS9102), or other
• Appreciation and awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental practices
• A confident communicator who can work well with managers, customers, and colleagues
• Someone with a keen eye for detail

Responsibilities

• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections using precision metrology equipment including: verniers, height-gauges, multi‑axis Measurement Arms
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer quality requirements
• Complete and support First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Raise and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and investigate customer concerns
• Maintain accurate inspection and calibration records in line with national standards
• Driving continuous improvement across the business
• Assist management with: Maintaining production throughput, meeting customer demand, Identifying and addressing 'bottlenecks' affecting smooth operations, Training shop‑floor personnel on quality requirements and standards

Skills

Quality inspection

Measuring equipment

Engineering drawings

Quality management systems

HSE awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Pershore

Hours full time: 07:45am-17:00pm Mon-Thurs, 07:45am-13:00pm Friday

Salary: £13.40-£16.64 per hour

Benefits

• Up to £16.64 per hour DOE
• Opportunity to work overtime on enhanced rates of pay (up to £33.28 per hour)
• Training and support to refine your skills
• The opportunity to work on high-quality, safety-critical projects
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days a year
• 1pm Friday finish

We are a trusted manufacturer, suppling into the Defence sector supply chain, and we are seeking experienced and driven Quality Inspector to join our team in Worcestershire. In this role, you will perform inspection activities, support managers in solving production challenges, and make sure every product meets the highest standards. Your work will directly support projects that matter; from National Defence, and other industries which rely on safety-critical products and components.

This is a stable, full-time role offering competitive pay, training, and the opportunity to develop your career with a forward-thinking engineering company.

We are more than just an engineering company - we are a trusted manufacturer within a diverse supply chain. The work we do has a real impact, supporting the UK's defence capability and other critical industries, including Rail, Automotive, and Agriculture.

We take pride in our reputation for precision and reliability. From our modern facility in Worcestershire, our team uses the latest fabrication, inspection, and assembly equipment, to deliver products that meet the highest standards.

If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, you will feel at home with us

Every product you inspect will be part of something important; from defence projects to safety-critical systems.

You will be trusted to use your skills and judgement, not just tick boxes

You won't be stuck in a corner; you will be mobile, working closely with managers and colleagues to solve problems, keep production flowing, and drive improvements

And because we are a trusted manufacturer into the Defence sector supply chain, you will be joining a business that offers long‑term security and stability

As a Quality Inspector, you will be making sure the parts we manufacture and procure are as they should be, from first‑off inspection to final verification.

Your role will include

• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections using precision metrology equipment including: verniers, height-gauges, multi‑axis Measurement Arms
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer quality requirements
• Complete and support First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Raise and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and investigate customer concerns
• Maintain accurate inspection and calibration records in line with national standards
• Driving continuous improvement across the business
• Assist management with:
  • Maintaining production throughput, meeting customer demand
  • Identifying and addressing 'bottlenecks' affecting smooth operations
  • Training shop‑floor personnel on quality requirements and standards

Skills

• Experience in a quality inspection and / or technician role
• Confident with selection and use of measuring equipment i.e., verniers, height gauges, multi‑axis Measurement Arm
• Ability to interpret technical / engineering drawings
• Knowledge of management systems, i.e., ISO 9001, 3834, AS 9100 (AS9102), or other
• Appreciation and awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental practices
• A confident communicator who can work well with managers, customers, and colleagues
• Someone with a keen eye for detail

This is a career opportunity with an employer of choice in Worcestershire !