Quality Inspector

Permanent Futures Limited; Worrall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections, ensuring components meet drawings and tolerances, and maintain precise inspection records.

The role requires a keen eye for detail, good communication with production and engineering teams, and the ability to contribute to corrective actions to uphold quality standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Inspector in manufacturing/production.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out First-Off inspections to ensure components meet specifications.
• Perform In-Process inspections to maintain quality during production.
• Complete Last-Off inspections at end of production runs.
• Inspect components against drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Use measuring equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify, report and help manage non-conforming products.
• Raise quality concerns and communicate findings with teams.
• Support investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained.

Skills

First-Off inspections

In-Process inspections

Last-Off inspections

Read engineering drawings

Understanding tolerances

Attention to detail

Quality documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced and reliable Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing/production environment.

This is a hands‑on quality role where you will be responsible for ensuring manufactured components and products meet the required quality standards throughout the production process. You will carry out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections, identifying any non-conformances and working closely with production teams to maintain consistently high standards.

The successful candidate must be happy and flexible to work a shift pattern and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out First-Off inspections to confirm components meet specifications before production continues.
• Perform regular In-Process inspections throughout manufacturing to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Complete Last-Off inspections at the end of production runs.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and defined tolerances.
• Use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain relevant quality documentation.
• Identify, report and help manage non-conforming products.
• Raise quality concerns promptly and communicate findings effectively with production, engineering and management teams.
• Support investigations into quality issues and contribute to corrective actions where required.
• Ensure inspection equipment is used correctly and remains within calibration requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality within the inspection area.
• Support the wider Quality team with additional inspection and quality‑related activities when required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.

You should have:

• Experience carrying out First-Off, In-Process and Last-Off inspections.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other dimensional measuring tools.
• A good understanding of tolerances and dimensional inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The confidence to identify and report quality issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to complete inspection records accurately.
• A positive approach to working as part of a Quality and Production team.
• A strong commitment to maintaining quality standards