Quality Inspector (Nights)

Jonathan Lee Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking a Quality Inspector for a permanent night shift role in Telford. You will read technical drawings, perform inspections, record data, and support ISO compliance.

The role requires 3 years experience in metal fabrication and proficiency with precision measuring tools, plus strong teamwork with production and engineering. The position offers a permanent night shift (Mon-Thu) with a salary between £34,000 and £37,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Sheet Metal, Metal Pressings or Fabrication sector.
• Confidence using precision measuring tools to check dimensions, fit, form and function.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with production and engineering teams and to raise issues promptly.
• Proactive attitude towards health and safety in a fabrication environment, with a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production units and finished products to drawings and specifications.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with production standards and ISO requirements.
• Carry out inspections, testing, measurements and reporting using precision measuring tools.
• Accept or reject finished items based on quality assessments and document non-conformities.
• Support corrective actions by identifying issues and helping drive improvements with production and engineers.
• Maintain complete quality records and ensure quality checks are logged in the IMS, preparing for audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Continuous improvement mindset

Quality inspection experience

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY IN TELFORD - QUALITY INSPECTOR (NIGHT SHIFTS)

Have you previously worked as a Quality Inspector, Quality Controller, Quality Auditor, Quality Technician or Quality Engineer, and have you worked within theSheet Metal, Metal Pressings or Fabrication sector?

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join a leading sheet metal manufacturer in Telford (Shropshire), this is a PERMANENT NIGHT SHIFT MONDAY TO THURSDAY, and the annual salary will range between £34,000 - £37,000 per annum (DOE).

We are looking for people who can work from technical drawings and specification sheets, complete and record quality checked data into a QMS and use measuring equipment including gauges and verniers.

What You Will Do:

• Inspect production units and finished products to approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with production standards and ISO requirements.
• Carry out inspections, testing, measurements, and reporting using precision measuring tools.
• Accept or reject finished items based on quality assessments, and clearly document non-conformities.
• Support corrective actions by identifying issues and helping to drive improvements alongside production teams and engineers.
• Maintain complete quality records and ensure all quality checks are logged in the Integrated Management System (IMS), including readiness for internal and external audits.

What You Will Bring:

• A minimum of 3 years experience within a similar role
• Previous experience from within the Sheet Metal, Metal Pressings or Fabrication sector
• Confidence using precision measuring tools to check dimensions, fit, form and function.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with production and engineering teams, and to elevate issues promptly.
• A proactive attitude towards health and safety in a fabrication environment, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Location:

This Quality Inspector role is based in Telford.