Quality Inspector

Meridian Business Support; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company located near Tewkesbury is hiring a Quality Inspector to ensure high standards in CNC machined components. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 – £36,000 and excellent long-term career prospects, including overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits like a pension plan and life insurance. Join a supportive team in a well-equipped modern facility.

Benefits

Annual salary review

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

High-value pension contributions

Life insurance policy 2× annual salary

Christmas shutdown and bonus

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• More than two years of related experience in quality inspection or equivalent skill set.
• Comfortable in inspecting CNC milled and turned components.

Responsibilities

• Inspect CNC milled, turned and ground components.
• Check dimensions and tolerances using precision inspection tools.

Skills

Quality inspection of CNC machined component parts

Using precision inspection tools

Completing first off and in-process inspections

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Vernier calipers

CMM

Form-tracing equipment

Job description

Quality Inspector

Located on the outskirts of Tewkesbury, this premium technology precision engineering company is looking to hire a Quality Inspector to check CNC milled and turned component parts, along with other specialist operations, on a permanent basis.

The company is growing, with regular investment in brand‑new technology and equipment every year. This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive business that offers career stability and the chance to make a real impact in a sector where its products genuinely matter.

It has been four years since the last hire in our Quality department. With the departure of a well‑respected member of our team, we are eager to welcome a new Quality Inspector to our small quality team.

We produce high‑quality components that go on to make a big difference in the world, and we are proud to be part of that mission.

Responsibilities

Inspect CNC milled, turned and ground components – first off and in‑process inspections. Check dimensions and tolerances using a range of precision inspection tools, such as micrometers, gauges, vernier calipers, CMM and form‑tracing equipment.

Qualifications

Experienced in quality inspection of CNC machined component parts with more than two years of related experience (or equivalent skill set in less time). Comfortable completing first off and in‑process inspections and confident in using a variety of precision inspection tools.

Job Details

• Job title: Quality Inspector
• Location: Tewkesbury (commutable from Worcester, Evesham, Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding areas)
• Working hours: 39 hour working week, day shift, lunch finished on Fridays, overtime often available
• Pay rate: £32,000 – £36,000 (based on experience, open to discussion)
• Contract type: Permanent from day one

Work Environment

• Modern, clean, tidy, well‑organised and well‑equipped shop floor
• Full suite of metrology equipment – micrometers, gauges, CMM and form‑tracing tools
• Easy access to all tools and equipment needed to perform your best work
• Encouraging technical assistance always available
• Manufacturing original equipment, not on a subcontract basis
• Quality checks on CNC machined components that will end up in many applications, making a real difference in people's lives
• Long‑term job security working for a company that creates products for a wide range of specialist industries

Benefits

• Permanent job from day one
• Very good earnings potential
• Annual salary review
• Long‑term job security
• Great long‑term career prospects
• Lots of overtime available if desired
• 24 days holiday (plus additional days with longer service)
• All bank holidays off
• High‑value pension contributions from the company
• Life insurance policy 2× your annual salary at no cost to you
• Christmas shutdown
• Christmas bonus
• Free on‑site parking
• Clean, bright and modern facilities
• Regular investment in tooling, equipment, machinery and systems to support your work
• More – see us for details

How to Apply

If you think this role might be for you, I'd love to hear from you. You can either use the 'apply' button on this advert to send in your CV or you can email me directly at [e-mail] for more information. We typically start with an informal chat, followed by an appointment with the manager and a site tour to give you a real feel for the job, the machines, the components and the facilities.

Questions? Feel free to reach out – even if you don't have a CV, I'm happy to help you get started.

A note of confidentiality: I work strictly confidentially.