Quality Inspector " Junior / Graduate Entry

Jrl-Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and training

Hands-on experience in growing group

Job summary

McMullen Facades – Part of JRL Group is seeking a Quality Inspector at the junior/graduate entry level. You will support QA procedures on the production floor and learn our standards through full training.

You will inspect materials, record findings with photos, and work with production teams to maintain quality. A keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude are essential as no prior inspection experience is required.

Qualifications

• Inspect incoming materials against drawings and specs.
• Carry out checks at key production stages for consistency and compliance.
• Record findings clearly with photos and inspection reports.
• Explain and reinforce quality standards with production operatives.
• Be trained on QA procedures; no prior inspection experience required.

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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical

Proactive attitude

Communication

Willing to learn

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (Construction NVQ / Civil Eng / Architectural Eng / Robotics)

Job description

Quality Inspector \" Junior / Graduate Entry

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 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