Temporary Quality Inspector

Manpower Group (UK); Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) in Bicester seeks a detail-driven Quality Inspector to ensure components meet strict visual, dimensional and finish standards before dispatch to automotive, architectural and industrial customers.

Hours are 7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, with a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will inspect coated components, complete quality documentation, and support root-cause analysis to drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection, preferably in coatings or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and defect spotting.
• Good understanding of quality processes and non-conformance reporting.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with production teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coated components for finish quality, colour consistency, defects and surface integrity.
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports and non-conformance records.
• Work with production teams to identify issues, support root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal standards.
• Support final sign-off before packing and dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, organized inspection area and follow H&S and ISO procedures.

Skills

quality inspection

attention to detail

quality processes

non-conformance reporting

communication with production teams

fast-paced manufacturing environment

Job description

My client is seeking a detail, driven, proactive Quality Inspector to support their operations in Bicester. The role focuses on ensuring products meet strict visual, dimensional and finish standards before dispatch to customers across automotive, architectural and industrial sectors. Hours are 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect coated components for finish quality, colour consistency, defects and surface integrity
• Complete and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports and non?conformance records
• Work closely with production teams to identify issues, support root?cause analysis and drive corrective actions
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, internal standards and industry requirements
• Support final sign?off before packing and dispatch
• Maintain a clean, organised inspection area and follow all H&S and ISO procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in quality inspection, ideally within coatings, manufacturing, automotive or engineering
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot defects quickly
• Good understanding of quality processes, documentation and non?conformance reporting
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with production teams
• Comfortable in a fast?paced, hands?on manufacturing environment

This role required someone reliable, steady and quality?focused, who enjoys hands?on inspection work and takes pride in ensuring every component leaves the factory in perfect condition.