Quality Inspector

Nicholas Associates Group; Wickford; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their inspection department in Wickford, England. The successful candidate will inspect fabricated and machined components in a precision engineering environment. This role offers a competitive salary up to £48,083 per annum plus overtime, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Interested applicants should apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Annual pay rise negotiated each year

Employee contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Competent in dimensionally checking precision engineered parts against a drawing.
• Experience using handheld measuring tools such as verniers and micrometres.
• Ability to work in a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated and machined components using hand-held measuring tools.

Job description

• Salary: Up to £48083 per annum + + overtime = earnings of £53k and upwards
• Posted on: 20th Nov 2025
• Job Reference: JN -102025-63725_1763637671

Basic salary: £23.71 per hour / £48,083 per annum + overtime = earnings of £53000 and upwards achievable.

Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.00pm to 4.00am) and Fridays (2.30pm to 7.30pm)

Holidays and Benefits: 25 days + 8 bank holidays. Employee Contribution - 5%, Annual pay rise negotiated each year.

Overview

We now require a Quality Inspector to join the inspection department. You will be tasked to inspect fabricated and machined components with hand held measuring tools associated with a precision engineering environment.

The ideal candidate / Quality Inspector may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually

• Competent dimensionally checking precision engineered parts against a drawing using handheld measuring tools such as verniers, micrometres, bore micrometres, height gauges, DTI (Digital Test Indicators) etc.

Commutable from

Wickford, Basildon, Rayleigh, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Quality Inspector role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.