Quality Inspector – Precision, Compliance & Documentation

TAIT; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the UK Quality function on the shop floor. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, manage documentation, and maintain traceability across parts, certificates and project records.

In this role you will use Epicor ERP, interpret drawings, and escalate issues to the Welding Engineer as required. A 1–3 year background in quality inspection and a proactive attitude are essential for success at TAIT.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Inspector or similar role in a shop environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and MS Office is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specs, inspection requirements and project docs.
• Use Epicor and systems to retrieve and update quality records.
• Carry out incoming inspection of bought-in parts and materials.
• Maintain traceability between PO, material certificate, part number, project and inspection record.
• Escalate defects and documentation issues to Welding Engineer as needed.
• Ensure documentation for certified material is complete and stored.
• Capture labor hours accurately in Epicor and maintain QA packs.
• Support Right First Time initiatives with accurate inspection data and reporting.

Skills

Inspection tools

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Shop environment

MS Office

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

TAIT is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the UK Quality function on the shop floor. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, manage documentation, and maintain traceability across parts, certificates and project records.

In this role you will use Epicor ERP, interpret drawings, and escalate issues to the Welding Engineer as required. A 1–3 year background in quality inspection and a proactive attitude are essential for success at TAIT.