Skilled Inspector x8

AMS CWS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions firm is recruiting for a Skilled Inspector for the Civil Aerospace business in Bristol. This role involves using various inspection techniques to identify non-conformance on aerospace turbine components. Candidates must have a time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and strong H&S awareness, with a minimum of 2 years of inspection experience. The position offers initial 12-month contracts on a rotating shift pattern and requires a proactive approach to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in inspecting turbine blades and NGVs.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of turbine components for non-conformance.
• Work with engineers to address inspection issues.
• Complete necessary inspection documentation and logging.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Communication

H&S awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re‑shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls‑Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Rolls‑Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs.

On behalf of Rolls‑Royce, AMS are recruiting for a number of Skilled Inspectors available on initial 12‑month contracts for their Civil Aerospace business in Bristol. Please note this role is going to be on a rotating shift pattern (mornings, afternoons and nights).

In this role, you will be using various inspection techniques to find any non‑conformance on aerospace turbine components, especially the Nozzle guide vanes.

Skilled Inspector responsibilities :

This could be intermediate inspection, receipt and dispatch of components or final clear inspection.

As an Inspector, you will work with manufacturing engineers to determine the right course of action to address any non‑conformance, and you will be responsible for delivering against weekly targets to meet customer requirements.

Inspection of castings using appropriate plant, equipment and techniques.

Working to inspection procedure card specifications and drawings, confirming with quality acceptance standards.

Completing inspection documentation as necessary including logging and detailing defects on specified blades and NGVs.

Raising scrap, correction or salvage documentation.

Booking work through computer terminal and checking priorities.

Willing to take ownership and drive improvement

What we are looking for from a Skilled Inspector :

A recognised time‑served apprenticeship / modern apprenticeship within a Mechanical Engineering discipline, along with either NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification is essential.

A strong awareness of H&S and inspection visual techniques.

2 or more years experience in the inspection of Turbine blades and NGVs is desirable.

Aerospace inspection for NGVs and Blades

Ability to work unsupervised

Good communicator

• Please attach copies of your Level 3 qualification and completed apprenticeship document along with your CV if possible as these are an essential requirement for this role.

Next steps :

If you are interested in applying for this Skilled Inspector position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

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