Quality Inspector

Weston Homes Plc; Rayne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (employer contribution up to 5

Private healthcare

22 days holidays + bank holidays

Life Insurance 4x salary

Income Protection

Discretionary annual bonus

Gym at head office

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

British Offsite is seeking a Quality Inspector to join the production floor. You will perform quality inspections across different stages, recording data to drive consistency and quality. You’ll act as the first point of contact for defects, collaborating with production teams to resolve issues in real time.

The role focuses on in-process checks, non-conformance handling, and continuous improvement to meet KPI targets and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with high accuracy in defects and measurements.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficient use of measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of quality control processes and non-conformance procedures.
• Clear communication with production, engineering and quality teams when issues arise.
• Problem-solving to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Good organisation and time management to handle multiple inspections.
• Willingness to work on a manufacturing floor and contribute to a quality culture.
• IT literacy to document digital inspection records on tablets or laptops.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections across production stages and record data.
• Identify defects early and communicate findings to resolve issues.
• Complete inspection reports with measurements, defects and actions.
• Quarantine non-conforming items and support root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams for rapid resolutions.
• Suggest improvements to inspection methods and processes.
• Support KPI targets like right-first-time and cost of quality.
• Ensure health and safety compliance during inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Measuring tools

Quality standards knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Organisation & time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Manufacturing experience

Proactive & flexible

Tools

Tape measures

Gauges

Templates

Inspection equipment

Job description

A little bit about the role...

Monday - Friday l 6am - 2pm

Are you eagle-eyed when it comes to detail and passionate about high standards? We're looking for a proactive Quality Inspector to join our team on the production floor.

In this hands-on role, you will perform quality inspections across different stages of the production line, accurately recording data to drive consistency and build quality. Acting as the first point of contact for identifying defects early, you'll collaborate directly with production teams to resolve quality issues in real time.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Product Inspection - Check materials, components, and finished products against drawings, specifications, and quality standards within our set cycle time.
• In-Process Checks - Monitor quality throughout production to spot issues early and prevent defects.
• Recording Results - Complete inspection reports clearly and accurately, logging measurements, defects, and corrective actions.
• Non-Conformance Handling - Identify defects, quarantine non-conforming items, and support root-cause investigations.
• Communication - Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Continuous Improvement - Suggest improvements to processes, standards, or inspection methods.
• KPI Support - Support the business to meet and exceed key performance indicators, including right-first-time and cost-of-poor-quality targets.
• Health & Safety Compliance - Follow all site safety rules and ensure inspections support safe manufacturing practices.

What we'd like in return...

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Attention to Detail - Ability to spot defects, inconsistencies, and measurement errors with a high level of accuracy.
• Technical Understanding - Comfortable reading technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use of Measuring Tools - Confident using tape measures, gauges, templates, and other inspection equipment.
• Quality Standards Knowledge - Understanding of quality control processes, non-conformance procedures, and right-first-time principles.
• Communication Skills - Able to communicate clearly with production, engineering, and quality teams when raising issues or recommending actions.
• Problem-Solving Ability - Capable of identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions to reduce defects and improve performance.
• Organisation & Time Management - Ability to manage multiple inspections, priorities, and reporting tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork - Works well with others and supports a positive, quality-focused culture across our business.
• IT Literacy - Able to complete digital inspection records with the use tablets or laptops.
• Manufacturing Experience - Previous experience in a manufacturing or environment is preferred.
• Proactive & Flexible - Proactive and flexible to the needs of the business, adapting to changing priorities and supporting operational demands.

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive rate per hour
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

Finally, a little bit about us...

British Offsite is the creator of the most technically advanced light gauge steel panel system in the marketplace, we are bringing extra speed, flexibility and reliability to traditional construction with our next generation light gauge steel framing system and infill panels which are precision-manufactured on our advanced robotics assembly line.

We're passionate about attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, we're looking for individuals who want to join an organisation, who operate an open-door policy and like to get everyone around the table to produce innovations.

Our people are our greatest asset, we're looking for those want to embrace our values - Drive it, Own It, Embrace it & BOS it