Quality Inspector

Kingdom People; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Inspector for a permanent position in Segensworth/Fareham. The role involves ensuring high inspection standards in a supportive environment. Applicants should have at least two years of experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Up to 11% pension contributions

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at major retailers and cinemas

Free on-site parking

Consistently stable workload

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar inspection role using handheld tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced quality professionals to ensure high standards are met.
• Use engineering drawings to perform checks with handheld inspection tools.
• Contribute to checks using automated inspection equipment and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Handheld inspection tools

CMM

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector - Permanent - Days, Monday to Friday (38-hour week)

Location: Segensworth / Fareham

Salary: Up to £33,000 plus overtime (typically 8 to 16 additional hours per month at 1.5x hourly rate, although not always guaranteed)

Company: Manufactures precision‑machined components, assembled into complex mechanical products for the aerospace sector. A supportive environment with benefits including up to 11% pension contributions, 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), discounts at major retailers and cinemas, free on-site parking, and a consistently stable workload. The company employs over 160 permanent staff on site and is actively growing, regularly investing in new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced quality professionals to ensure high standards are met throughout the build process and during final inspections.
• Use engineering drawings to perform checks with handheld inspection tools (verniers, callipers, micrometres) and conduct visual inspections (including microscope use).
• Contribute to checks using some automated inspection equipment and ensure complete and accurate documentation from an online clerical perspective.
• Use a CMM when required; training and support will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar inspection role using handheld tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

How to apply

If you’d like to discuss the role, please contact via applying, or connect with the recruiter on LinkedIn. You may also submit your CV using the APPLY button.

Kingdom People are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client.