Temporary Quality Inspector

Manpower (United Kingdom); Bicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting for a Quality Inspector based in Bicester. You will ensure products meet strict visual, dimensional, and finishing standards before dispatch to automotive, architectural, and industrial customers. The role fosters collaboration with production teams to resolve issues and maintain ISO-compliant documentation.

The position offers a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and final product sign-off.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection in manufacturing or coatings environments.
• Excellent attention to detail with rapid defect identification.
• Understanding of QA processes and non-conformance reporting.
• Strong communication with production teams.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coated components to ensure finish quality, colour consistency, surface integrity, and defect-free presentation.
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and non-conformance reports accurately.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify quality issues, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and industry requirements.
• Carry out final quality sign-off before products are packed and dispatched.
• Maintain a clean, organised inspection area while adhering to health and safety policies and ISO procedures.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manufacturing QA

Automotive/coatings

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Manpower is currently recruiting for a

Quality Inspector on behalf of our client based in Bicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join a busy manufacturing environment where quality and precision are key.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring products meet strict visual, dimensional, and finishing standards before being dispatched to customers across the automotive, architectural, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect coated components to ensure high standards of finish quality, colour consistency, surface integrity, and defect-free presentation.
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and non-conformance reports accurately.
• Work closely with production teams to identify quality issues, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and industry requirements.
• Carry out final quality sign-off before products are packed and dispatched.
• Maintain a clean, organised inspection area while adhering to all health and safety policies and ISO procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a quality inspection role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or coatings environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and inconsistencies quickly and accurately.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes, documentation, and non-conformance reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of

£12.71 per hour

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for long-term opportunities for the right candidate