Trainee Quality Inspector

Solution 47; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Saffron Walden is seeking a motivated Trainee Quality Technician to join its Quality division. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start a career in quality control, where you'll be trained to inspect components and support quality processes. Strong attention to detail and a practical mindset are essential. No prior experience needed. Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure product standards are met.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a practical mindset.
• Willingness to learn and grow in engineering quality control.
• No prior quality experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection and measurement of components and finished products.
• Support the Quality Engineers with testing, data collection, and reporting.
• Learn to use measuring tools and help identify non-conformances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Practical mindset

Willingness to learn

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Test equipment

Job description

Solution 47 Recruitment is delighted to be working with our established engineering client in Saffron Walden who is seeking a motivated Trainee Quality Technician to join their Quality division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career within engineering quality control, inspection, and compliance.

You’ll be trained to inspect components, support quality processes, and work closely with both production and engineering teams to ensure products meet required standards. No prior quality experience is necessary — just a practical mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection and measurement of components and finished products.
• Support the Quality Engineers with testing, data collection, and reporting.
• Learn to use measuring tools such as verniers, micrometers, gauges, and test equipment.
• Help identify and record non-conformances, supporting investigations where required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality control records.
• Assist with audits, process checks, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards