Quality Inspector

Technical Placements Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Bonus scheme

Overtime available

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Referral programme

Job summary

Technical Placements Ltd in South Leicester is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for a permanent role with a 3-shift rotation. You will perform first-off, dimensional, CMM and in-process inspections across aerospace components, reading drawings and ensuring compliance with customer specs.

Overtime and a bonus scheme are available. The position offers a 37-hour week with a rotating 3-shift pattern, a 21% shift premium, and a permanent contract in a growing aerospace manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, CMM, dimensional or engineering inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision components in manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Responsibilities

• First-off inspection of machined components.
• Dimensional inspection to tight tolerances, including CMM.
• In-process and sample inspections; receipt inspection from subcontractors.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and method specifications.
• Visual inspection of manufactured components; identify non-conformances and document findings.
• Ensure components meet customer and quality requirements; perform airflow inspection when required.

Job description

South Leicester | Permanent | 37 Hours | 3-Shift Rotation | Up to £19.30 per hour + Overtime + Bonus

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector, CMM Dimensional Inspector or Engineering Inspector to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in South Leicester.

We have recruited for this growing manufacturer for over 20 years. They manufacture precision components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries and offer excellent working conditions, long-term stability and opportunities for development.

The Central Inspector will be responsible for carrying out dimensional and quality inspection across the manufacturing facility, ensuring components are produced to the required engineering specifications and customer standards.

The Role

You will carry out a variety of inspection activities including:

• First-off inspection of machined components
• Dimensional inspection to tight tolerances
• Conventional and CMM inspection
• In-process and sample inspections
• Receipt inspection of components returning from subcontractors
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and method specifications
• Visual inspection of manufactured components
• Identifying non-conformances and completing relevant documentation
• Airflow inspection where required
• Ensuring components meet strict customer and quality requirements

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within quality, CMM, dimensional or engineering inspection
• Experience inspecting precision-engineered components to tight tolerances
• Good understanding of engineering drawings
• Experience using conventional inspection and measuring equipment
• Experience using CMM machines
• Previous experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy
• SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team

Pay

£18.73 per hour starting rate, including 21% shift premium

Increasing to £19.30 per hour following successful completion of training

Overtime available

Bonus scheme

Hours

37 hours per week - rotating 3-shift pattern, Monday to Friday.

Morning:

• Monday-Thursday: 05:45-13:45
• Friday: 05:45-10:45

Afternoon:

• Monday-Thursday: 13:45-21:45
• Friday: 10:45-15:45

Night:

• Monday-Thursday: 21:45-05:45
• Friday: 15:45-20:45

During the initial training period:

• Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:25
• Friday: 08:00-13:20

Benefits

• Permanent position
• 26 days floating holiday + 7 statutory days
• Holiday entitlement increases after 10 years
• Overtime available
• Company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Referral programme

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspector to join a well-established aerospace manufacturer offering long-term stability, excellent working conditions and future development opportunities.

Full Job Description available on request.