Quality Inspector (Weekends)

Fortress Recruit Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Fortress Recruit Limited is recruiting a Quality Control Inspector for their Portsmouth machine shop, working the weekend shift on site. You will inspect seals, bearings and machined components, ensuring drawings and specifications are met and supporting QA across busy operations.

The role requires experience in a manufacturing/engineered environment, reading drawings, and using inspection tools such as micrometers and thread gauges.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing or machine shop.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using manual inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Experience with SAP or MRP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components
• Inspect components using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and other dimensional inspection tools
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, concessions, specifications and purchase orders
• Raise non-conformances and support root cause investigations
• Release inspected parts to stores, assembly and packaging
• Support OTIF targets by ensuring proactive communication across operations teams
• Maintain housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Contribute towards continuous improvement activities
• Use SAP and MRP systems to complete transactions and maintain quality records

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection equipment usage

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Fortress Recruit are working with a leading engineering and marine manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Control Inspector (weekend shift) for their machine shop operation in Portsmouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment supporting high-quality components for the marine and defence sectors, including products supplied to Navies across the globe.

The successful candidate will play a key role across a busy machine shop, inspecting seals, bearings and machined components throughout the production process to ensure products meet drawing, specification and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components
• Inspect components using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and other dimensional inspection tools
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, concessions, specifications and purchase orders
• Raise non-conformances and support root cause investigations
• Complete visual, dimensional and mechanical inspections
• Work closely with QA, manufacturing, engineering and operations teams
• Support traceability records, quality packs and class visit requirements
• Release inspected parts to stores, assembly and packaging
• Support OTIF targets by ensuring proactive communication across operations teams
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
• Contribute towards continuous improvement activities
• Use SAP and MRP systems to complete transactions and maintain quality records

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing, engineering or machine shop environment.
• Strong experience inspecting machined components
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience using manual inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers and thread gauges
• Experience raising non-conformances and supporting quality investigations
• Understanding of quality systems, traceability and inspection processes
• Previous exposure to SAP or MRP systems
• A background within marine, defence, aerospace, precision engineering or general manufacturing would be highly advantageous
• A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Previous CMM inspection or programming experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector looking to join a business with strong long-term prospects, varied work and a supportive team environment.

This role is based on site in Portsmouth, full time, permanent, 37 hours a week, on the weekend shift. On offer is a salary up to £34K plus shift uplift, bonus and benefits package.