Quality Inspector \" Junior / Graduate Entry

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

Job summary

McMullen Facades - Part of JRL Group in Carlton-on-Trent is recruiting a Quality Inspector for a junior/graduate entry level role. You will train in established QA procedures and apply them on the production floor, inspecting materials and guiding teams to uphold quality standards.

No prior inspection experience is required; you will receive full induction and hands-on training as you learn to record findings, generate reports, and contribute to consistent product quality across the site.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with methodical approach and reliability.
• Willingness to learn QA procedures and apply them on the floor.
• Good written and verbal communication for recording findings.
• Basic IT skills to log inspections and photographs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Clear communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Construction NVQ

Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Robotics Engineering

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