Quality Inspector

CMD Recruitment; Roundway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector for a permanent position. The role involves product inspection during various manufacturing stages and requires strong adherence to quality systems. Offering a competitive salary package between £35-40K along with excellent benefits, this position is suitable for those with a solid understanding of inspection methods and practices.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

Private family healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of quality systems and inspection methods.
• Practical approach to ensuring compliance and accuracy in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product verification, inspection, and testing.
• Verify tooling, fixtures, and supporting documentation.
• Perform final release inspections.
• Support internal process audits with production teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpreting technical drawings

Familiarity with inspection equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Quality Inspector. Permanent position. Salary package - £35-40K DOE including shift allowance. Location - Devizes, Wiltshire. Hours - 39 hours a week. Shifts - rotating double day shift pattern (see below).

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join the inspection team at our client. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet all customer and company quality requirements throughout every stage of manufacture - from goods receipt to final release.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out product verification, inspection, and testing at various stages of manufacture (receipt, in-process, and final).
• Verify tooling, fixtures, and supporting documentation.
• Perform final release inspections with the appropriate authorisation.
• Program and operate CMMs and CNC part marking machines (training provided if required).
• Participate in corrective action and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain relevant approvals and qualifications through ongoing training.
• Support internal process audits with production teams.

About You

You'll have a strong understanding of quality systems and inspection methods, with a practical approach to ensuring compliance and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Key Attributes and Skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to identify non-conformances.
• Ability to work accurately and follow defined processes and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with (or willing to learn) a variety of inspection and test equipment.
• Must meet the required vision standards for inspection duties.

This position will be working initially a day shift pattern Monday to Friday during training, and then a rotating double day shift pattern as below:

Shift Pattern

• Earlies: 6.00am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 6.00am to 11.00am on Friday
• Lates: 2.30pm to 11.00pm Monday to Thursday and 11.00am to 4.00pm on Friday

In return my company offers a competitive salary package as shown above, and benefits including generous company pension scheme, private family healthcare etc.