Quality Inspector " Junior / Graduate Entry

targetjobs UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and training

Hands-on experience in growing group

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

McMullen Facades – Part of JRL Group in Carlton-on-Trent near Newark is seeking a Quality Inspector. You will join the QA team to apply and embed our established QA procedures across the production floor, ensuring drawings and specifications are met.

Training will be provided; we welcome graduates or juniors with an engineering or construction background and a proactive, detail-focused mindset. Full-time, permanent role with regular hours.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a methodical, reliable approach.
• Proactive attitude, keen to learn, and confident engaging with people across the factory.
• Basic IT skills and clear written/verbal communication.
• No prior inspection experience required – we will train you on our systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and components against drawings and specifications.
• Carry out checks at key production stages to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Record all findings clearly, including photographic evidence and inspection reports.
• Work with production operatives and team leaders to reinforce quality standards daily.
• Flag non-conformances and help maintain smooth, consistent quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical

Proactive attitude

Clear communication

IT basics

Education

Construction NVQ

Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Robotics Engineering

Job description

Contract: Salary: State of the art manufacturing facility based near Newark and conveniently located adjacent to A1.

McMullen - Newark

Contract: Salary: State of the art manufacturing facility based near Newark and conveniently located adjacent to A1.

Role: Quality Inspector

Business: McMullen Facades – Part of JRL Group

Location: Carlton-on-Trent (adjacent to A1 – easy access from Newark, Retford, Lincoln and surrounding areas)

Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–6pm (flexible) | Permanent, Full-Time

About Us

We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality architectural facades for major projects across the UK and Ireland. We are looking for recent graduates, college leavers, or junior candidates with an engineering or construction background to join our Quality team. Full training will be provided on our established QA procedures – your role will be to apply, explain and embed these standards across our production floor.

What You'll Do

• Inspect incoming materials and components against drawings and specifications.
• Carry out checks at key production stages to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Record all findings clearly, including photographic evidence and inspection reports.
• Work directly with production operatives and team leaders to explain and reinforce our quality standards day-to-day.
• Flag any non-conformances and help us maintain smooth, consistent quality across all work.

What We're Looking For

• Great attention to detail and a methodical, reliable approach.
• Proactive attitude, keen to learn, and confident in engaging with people across the factory.
• Qualification in a relevant subject – e.g. Construction NVQ, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Basic IT skills and clear written/verbal communication.
• No prior inspection experience required – we will train you on our systems.

Desirable (not Essential)

• Familiarity with technical drawings or manufacturing environments.
• Awareness of quality assurance or health & safety principles.

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training from our experienced Quality team.
• Hands-on experience across a fast-growing group.
• Clear career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.