Temporary Quality Inspector

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Supportive team environment

Long-term opportunities

Established manufacturing business

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Quality Inspector for a role based in Bicester within a busy manufacturing environment where quality and precision are paramount.

You will inspect coated components to ensure high finish quality, color consistency and surface integrity, while maintaining accurate documentation and NCRs. Strong teamwork and adherence to ISO procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing or coatings.
• Detail-oriented with ability to spot defects quickly.
• Familiar with QA processes, documentation and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coated components for finish quality, color consistency and surface integrity.
• Complete and maintain inspection records and non-conformance reports.
• Collaborate with production to address quality issues and root cause findings.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and ISO requirements.
• Sign-off products before packing and dispatch.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manufacturing

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Safety ISO

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Bicester
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
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