Quality Inspector

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance?

Company pension

Life assurance

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Port Talbot is seeking a Shift Quality Inspector for a permanent role on a 12-hour continental shift pattern (days and nights).

You will inspect products on the production floor using verniers, micrometers and camera vision systems, record results, and support corrective actions to meet specifications. This busy manufacturing environment values attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Inspection within manufacturing.
• Strong technical ability with measurement and inspection equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communication with production teams to raise quality concerns.
• Logical approach to investigating problems and implementing corrections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections on the production line.
• Use measurement tools such as verniers, micrometers and DTI gauges.
• Check products against customer drawings and internal standards.
• Identify defects with camera vision inspection systems and adjust parameters as needed.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assist with introducing new products and reducing waste.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measurement equipment

Attention to detail

Communication with production teams

Problem investigation

Corrective actions

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

DTI gauges

Camera vision inspection systems

Job description

Shift Quality Inspector

£45,000

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Port Talbot with the recruitment of an experienced Quality Inspector to join their team on a permanent basis. The role operates on a 12-hour continental shift pattern covering both days and nights and would suit a technically minded Quality Inspector or Quality Technician with manufacturing experience.

You will play an important role on the production floor, identifying quality issues, supporting corrective actions and ensuring products meet the required specifications. The role offers a structured induction and training period, including hands‑on training.

The Role

Working as part of the Quality team, you will act as the eyes and ears of quality across the production lines. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out dimensional and visual inspections of products throughout the manufacturing process
• Using inspection and measurement equipment including verniers, micrometers, DTI gauges and other handheld gauges
• Carrying out checks against customer specifications, drawings and internal quality standards
• Operating and setting production line camera vision inspection systems, identifying defects and adjusting parameters where required
• Using digital measurement and inspection equipment to check product dimensions and quality
• Identifying non‑conforming product and ensuring it is correctly quarantined
• Investigating quality issues and helping establish the point of origin of defects
• Working closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues and prevent repeat defects
• Checking online gauging equipment and ensuring equipment is within the required calibration standards
• Maintaining accurate quality records, inspection results and documentation
• Supporting the introduction of new products and ensuring specifications and finish meet the required standards
• Assisting with reducing production waste and preventing defective products from reaching finished stock
• Supporting internal audits and maintaining compliance with relevant quality standards
• Communicating quality concerns clearly to production and supervisory teams

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in Quality Inspection, Quality Control or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical ability with experience using measurement and inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify quality issues accurately
• Confident communicating with production teams and challenging quality issues when required
• A logical approach to investigating problems and following corrective actions

Benefits

• Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Additional employee benefits