Quality Inspector (Night Shift)

SAM NI; Portadown; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Kane in Portadown, United Kingdom, is seeking a permanent, full-time Quality Inspector to join our production team. You will inspect components, check specifications and maintain accurate records to support quality throughout production.

The role requires proven quality inspection experience, a keen eye for detail and knowledge of quality control standards, drawings and testing methods. Familiarity with CATIA, CMM and MRP systems is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a quality inspector or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and testing methods.
• Familiarity with quality drawings and systems; Microsoft Office skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Reading quality drawings and instructions.
• Approving or rejecting products against quality standards and recording supplier performance.
• Checking samples through measurement, functional testing and comparison with specifications.
• Using automated systems to check and update information.
• Maintaining inspection records and quality metrics.
• Checking production procedures against operating and safety standards.
• Monitoring equipment safety and condition, and removing equipment that does not meet requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Quality control standards

Microsoft Office

Tools

CATIA

MRP systems

CMM knowledge

Job description

This permanent, full-time role, you’ll inspect components, check specifications and maintain accurate records to support quality throughout production.You’ll need quality inspection experience, strong attention to detail and knowledge of quality standards, drawings and testing methods.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reading quality drawings and instructions
• Approving or rejecting products against quality standards and recording supplier performance
• Checking samples through measurement, functional testing and comparison with specifications
• Using automated systems to check and update information
• Maintaining inspection records and quality metrics
• Checking production procedures against operating and safety standards
• Monitoring equipment safety and condition, and removing equipment that does not meet requirements

Skills and experience

You’ll need proven experience as a quality inspector or in a similar role, a keen eye for detail and a thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methods. Familiarity with quality drawings and systems, plus Microsoft Office skills, is essential.

Quality control certification, CMM knowledge and experience using CATIA and MRP systems are desirable but not essential.

Criteria

Quality control certification, CMM knowledge and experience using CATIA and MRP systems are desirable but not essential.

Working hours

Monday–Thursday, 7.00 pm–7.00 am (46 hours per week)

Friday 6 November 2026.

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