Quality Inspector - Laser Crack Detection (Night Shift)

Apex Resource Management; Radford Semele; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Inspector for Laser Crack Detection on Night Shift. The role involves interpreting technical drawings, performing high-precision inspections, and contributing to laser crack detection processes. Ideal candidates will have experience with manual measuring equipment and a strong problem-solving focus. This position offers a contract with potential for extensions or permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Experience with manual measuring equipment and precision inspection techniques.
• Programming experience on CMM and knowledge of Mitutoyo software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and inspect components from technical drawings.
• Perform inspections using manual measuring equipment.
• Operate and contribute to laser crack detection processes.
• Support high-precision inspection of prismatic components.

Skills

Technical drawings understanding

Manual measuring equipment expertise

CMM programming knowledge

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector - Laser Crack Detection (Night Shift). Contract Type: 6 Month Contract - Possible Extensions and Permanent Opportunities. Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Salary: £21.50 per hour PAYE (to be uplifted to be paid via UMBRELLA PAYE payroll model). Hours: 21:15 - 07:00, Monday - Thursday.

About the Role

We are seeking to employ a fully skilled Quality Inspector - Laser Crack Detection (Night Shift) to increase our capability and capacity in this area, focusing on small batch work. This role involves working in a small team to deliver high-quality transmission components, mainly for the motorsport and aerospace industries, with a right-first-time philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and inspect components from technical drawings and planning route cards to the highest quality and within routed timeframes.
• Perform inspections using manual measuring equipment and table work to verify parts against drawing or planning requirements.
• Operate and contribute to laser crack detection processes.
• Support small-batch, high-precision inspection of prismatic transmission components.
• Contribute to problem solving, continuous improvement, and supporting wider team objectives.
• Work additional hours where required to meet KPIs and delivery deadlines.

Key Competencies & Experience

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Experience with manual measuring equipment and precision inspection techniques.
• Programming experience on CMM and knowledge of Mitutoyo software is advantageous.
• Proactive, innovative, and team-oriented, with a strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Flexible in supporting other areas of manufacturing when required.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector - Laser Crack Detection (Night Shift) to join a forward-thinking, innovative team with opportunities to extend or move into a permanent role. If you are a motivated Quality Inspector - Laser Crack Detection (Night Shift) looking to develop your career in a high-precision engineering environment, we want to hear from you.

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The final Umbrella PAYE pay rate offered will be inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment's contribution towards Employer Costs.