Quality Inspector

Winsearch; Ringway; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent, full-time position

Growing engineering business

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join a precision engineering team in West Manchester. You will perform inspections across goods-in, in-process and final stages, using micrometers, verniers and gauges to verify dimensions against drawings and specs.

You will prepare inspection reports, sign off documentation, and contribute to continuous quality improvements while supporting production timelines and working with engineering colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a quality inspection role within manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of inspection processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform goods-inward, pre-paint, in-process and final inspections.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment (external/internal bore micrometers, depth micrometers, verniers, gauges).
• Complete dimensional inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Carry out visual inspections to identify defects and issues.
• Approve and sign off inspection documentation.
• Stamp and identify completed parts per procedures.
• Undertake minor rework, including paint touch-ups and thread tapping.
• Support packing and assembly activities as needed.
• Work to production schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborate with quality, production and engineering teams.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings

Documentation

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

External micrometers

Internal bore micrometers

3-point bore micrometers

Depth micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location

Location: West Manchester

Salary

Salary: £20.93 per hour (£816.27 per week)

Hours

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Reporting To

Reporting To: Quality Manager

About the Opportunity

Winsearch is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer serving the offshore oil and gas sector. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join their quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a precision engineering environment. Working closely with Quality Engineering and Production teams, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet exacting quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform goods-inward, pre-paint, in-process and final inspections.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use a range of precision measuring equipment, including:
  • External micrometers
  • Internal and 3-point bore micrometers
  • Depth micrometers
  • Verniers
  • Gauges and associated inspection equipment
• Complete dimensional inspection reports and related quality documentation.
• Carry out visual inspections to identify defects, damage, burrs, weld spatter, paint quality issues and marking discrepancies.
• Approve and sign off inspection documentation.
• Stamp and identify completed parts in accordance with quality procedures.
• Undertake minor rework activities where required, including paint touch-ups and thread tapping.
• Support packing and assembly activities as needed.
• Work efficiently to production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across quality, production and engineering functions.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of inspection processes and quality standards.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of machining processes such as turning, milling and general precision engineering.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Professional approach when liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Proactive, motivated and solutions-focused mindset.

Working Hours

39-hour working week

Monday to Thursday: 06:45am to 3:15pm

Friday: 06:45am to 2:15pm

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.32
• 25 days annual leave
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a growing and respected engineering business
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects

Winsearch acts as an employment agency and employment business. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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