Quality Inspector

Theo James Recruitment; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,873,000 - 46,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive shift premiums

Full training and instruction provided

Opportunity to work within precision工程

Supportive production and quality team

Job summary

Our client is an established precision engineering manufacturer producing high-quality components for customers operating within demanding and highly regulated industries. They are looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to support their Stockton-on-Tees operation.

The role offers a permanent position with structured training and the opportunity to develop expertise within a quality-focused precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous inspection, quality or precision manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read customer drawings relating to manufactured components.
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good manual dexterity, as the role involves handling very small components.
• The ability to remain focused while completing repetitive inspection work.
• A safety-conscious and responsible approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting products and components against technical drawings and customer requirements
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Clearly identifying, recording and quantifying completed work
• Supporting the production and assembly of precision-engineered components
• Identifying and reporting concerns relating to components, products, equipment or facilities
• Minimising and reporting scrap generated during allocated operations
• Maintaining accurate product identification throughout the manufacturing process
• Keeping your workstation clean, organised and safe
• Working responsibly and wearing the appropriate PPE
• Completing other reasonable duties requested by the Team Leader or Manager

Skills

Inspection experience

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

MS Word/Excel

Safety conscious

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Salary:

• Earlies: £14.63 per hour
• Lates: £15.36 per hour
• Nights: £16.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Permanent position
• Competitive shift premiums
• Full training and instruction provided
• Opportunity to work within precision engineering
• Supportive production and quality team

The Company:

Our client is an established precision engineering manufacturer producing high-quality components for customers operating within demanding and highly regulated industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to support their manufacturing operation in Stockton-on-Tees.

Working Hours:

The Quality Inspector will work a rotating three-shift pattern:

• Earlies: 07:00–15:00
• Lates: 15:00–23:00
• Nights: 23:00–07:00

Benefits:

The business provides structured training, long-term stability and the opportunity to develop your experience within a quality-focused precision manufacturing environment.

Job Description:

As a Quality Inspector, you will inspect precision-engineered parts and components, ensuring they meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting products and components against technical drawings and customer requirements
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Clearly identifying, recording and quantifying completed work
• Supporting the production and assembly of precision-engineered components
• Identifying and reporting concerns relating to components, products, equipment or facilities
• Minimising and reporting scrap generated during allocated operations
• Maintaining accurate product identification throughout the manufacturing process
• Keeping your workstation clean, organised and safe
• Working responsibly and wearing the appropriate PPE
• Completing other reasonable duties requested by the Team Leader or Manager

Skills & experience:

The successful Quality Inspector should have:

• Previous inspection, quality or precision manufacturing experience
• The ability to understand customer drawings relating to manufactured components
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good manual dexterity, as the role involves handling very small components
• The ability to remain focused while completing repetitive inspection work
• A willingness to work rotating shifts
• A safety-conscious and responsible approach

Why Should You Apply?

This Quality Inspector position offers permanent employment, competitive shift rates and the opportunity to join a respected manufacturer operating within a highly quality-driven environment. As a Quality Inspector, you will receive the training required to work confidently with specialist equipment while developing valuable precision engineering experience