Quality Inspector - Engineering

The Clever Fish Recruitment; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join an engineering team in Slaithwaite. The role involves detailed inspections, overseeing calibrated equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. Applicants should have a strong work ethic, independent working skills, and previous inspection experience. This position pays £14.39 per hour for 37 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Previous Quality Inspection experience within engineering preferred.
• Good understanding of calibrated measuring equipment.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspection of components including first off, sample and final inspections.
• Perform goods inward inspection of all outwork.
• Check raw materials against purchase orders.
• Ensure all gauges and measuring equipment are calibrated and maintained.
• Record defects and non‑conformities and report to the relevant department.
• Check material certification against quality system requirements.
• Identify and report quality trends.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Cover for other inspectors when required.
• Carry out in-house training when needed.

Skills

Quality Inspection experience

Understanding of calibrated measuring equipment

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Quality Inspector - Engineering

Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire

£14.39 per hour

37 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of our engineering client for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their team in Slaithwaite. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who can work independently and maintain high quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Detailed inspection of components including first off, sample and final inspections
• Goods inward inspection of all outwork
• Checking raw materials against purchase orders
• Ensuring all gauges and measuring equipment are calibrated and maintained
• Recording defects and non‑conformities and reporting to the relevant department
• Checking material certification against quality system requirements
• Identifying and reporting quality trends
• Effective communication at all levels
• Covering for other inspectors when required
• Carrying out in house training when needed

Key requirements

• Previous Quality Inspection experience within engineering preferred
• Good understanding of calibrated measuring equipment
• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ideally based locally to Slaithwaite