Quality Inspector 6455

First Base Employment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gloucester is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification, experience in inspection equipment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will play a vital role in maintaining quality and compliance while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control measuring equipment.
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of products and processes.
• Complete documentation for inspections accurately.
• Raise non-conformance reports for deviations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inspection techniques

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Thread gauges

Hardness testers

CMM (manual and CNC)

Job description

Quality Control Inspector
Location: Gloucester
Hours: 7.15am – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.15am – 12.15pm Friday
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-focused Quality Control Inspector to join our team. Reporting to the Inspection Team Leader, you will be responsible for performing a range of inspection tasks to ensure products and processes meet company standards, drawings, and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to:

• Perform inspection of products and processes across all areas of quality control.
• Ensure conformity of products and documentation to relevant specifications and company standards.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including dimensional reports, NDE reports, manufacturing route cards, and calibration records.
• Raise non-conformance reports for deviations from specifications or drawings.
• Use appropriate quality control measuring equipment and techniques.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the inspection team.
• Ensure all measuring equipment used is within calibration.
• Carry out inspections such as hydrostatic testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (desirable).
• Proficient with inspection equipment: micrometers, verniers, thread gauges, hardness testers, etc.
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings (both component and assembly).
• Experience using CMM (manual and CNC) and/or Inspection Arm (desirable).
• Familiarity with materials certification requirements.

To apply, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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