Quality Inspector/Welding Inspector

Elite People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Leicester seeks a Quality / Welding Inspector for a day shift role. The ideal candidate should possess experience in quality inspection or strong welding skills, with the ability to read engineering drawings. Responsibilities include inspecting components, ensuring quality standards are met, and collaborating with production teams. This role offers a competitive salary and a stable temp-to-perm opportunity with long weekends each week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Day shift / 4-day working week

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality inspection or strong welding/fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of weld quality, tolerances and fabrication standards.

Responsibilities

• Visual and dimensional inspection of welded and fabricated components.
• Using measuring tools to check parts against specifications.
• Accurately recording inspection results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Verniers

Callipers

Gauges

Metrology equipment

Job description

Quality / Welding Inspector - Day Shift

Location: Leicester

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (Negotiable DOE)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 - 17:15 (39 hours per week)

Job Type: Permanent (Temp to Perm)

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a long-established engineering company in Leicester. We are open to applicants from both quality and welding backgrounds.

This role would be particularly suitable for a skilled welder who can read technical drawings and understands weld quality, but no longer wants to weld on a daily basis. The salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual and dimensional inspection of welded and fabricated components
• Using measuring tools such as verniers, callipers, gauges and other metrology equipment
• Checking parts against engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Accurately recording inspection results
• Working with production and welding teams to resolve quality concerns
• Ensuring products meet required standards before dispatch
• Keeping the inspection area tidy, safe and well organized

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in quality inspection or strong welding/fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of weld quality, tolerances and fabrication standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organized and able to follow established quality processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Why Apply

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Day shift / 4-day working week - long weekends every week
• Long-term stability with temp-to-perm opportunity
• Modern, clean and well-equipped engineering environment
• Perfect opportunity for an experienced welder looking to move into a quality-based role

How to Apply

Immediate interviews available.

Apply now to send your CV