Quality Inspector

Pertemps; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector for a role based in Telford. The successful candidate will support quality inspection processes and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Key responsibilities include verifying components, maintaining records, and assisting in audits. Ideal candidates will possess excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a salary of £14.42- £15.86 per hour with regular hours from 8 am to 4:45 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in high level quality inspection is required.
• Flexibility and teamwork are essential.
• Good timekeeping skills and a 'can do' attitude are expected.
• High attention to detail is necessary for this role.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are important.
• Organisational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure is necessary.
• Competency in MS Word and Excel is required; training is provided.
• Ability to work independently is essential.
• Calmness under pressure and responsiveness to change are important.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and use measurement tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of incoming parts and materials in line with corporate procedures.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Verify components and quantities against purchase orders.
• Liaise with personnel for efficient booking in.
• Maintain records in compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Assist in audits and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Participate in quality and safety events as required.
• Work in various areas such as kitting, stocktaking, and dispatch.
• Willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Be prepared to travel if necessary.

Skills

High level quality inspection

Flexibility

Timekeeping skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills (verbal/written)

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel)

Ability to work independently

Calm under pressure

Ability to read CAD drawings

Education

Time served apprentice in Engineering

Tools

Measurement tools (micrometers, Vernier calipers)

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Telford

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be held end of Jan/Feb for a March 2026 start date.

Hours

8-4.45pm Monday – Friday (Early Finish Friday)

Salary

£14.42- £15.86 per hour

Responsibilities of a Quality Inspector

• You will be supporting the day-to-day processing of incoming parts & Materials, in line with corporate procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for supporting requirements to achieve customer satisfaction, quality, delivery & cost, alongside industry specific targets.
• You will be verifying components & quantities are correct to purchase Order.
• Liaise with appropriate personnel within the business to achieve efficient booking in.
• Record retention & filing in-line with corporate guidelines.
• Assist in any quality or customer related audits when required. Maintain good house-keeping and a high level of 5s.
• Participate in QHSE events, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and attend training as required to ensure compliance.
• Work in other areas of the Materials Management Group, Kitting, Stocktaking and Dispatch. Able and willing to work overtime, including evenings and weekends as and when required. Willing to travel if required (including overnight stay).

The ideal candidate for this Quality Inspector role would:

• Have experience in high level quality inspection
• Be flexible with a willingness to work as part of a team
• Have good timekeeping skills with a 'can do' attitude
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Have good communication skills (verbal/ written)
• Have good organisational and Time management skills
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be computer literate, competency in MS word and Excel- training provided
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Be calm under pressure and responsive to change
• Have the ability to read CAD drawings, use of mic's, Vernier's and other measurement tools.
• Have a preferabletime served apprentice in Engineering.

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