Trainee Quality Inspector

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd client in Swindon is seeking a Trainee Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team. The role focuses on in-process and final inspections of cable assemblies and electronic products, ensuring compliance with drawings and customer requirements, and contributing to continuous quality improvements.

The successful candidate will have practical experience in cable/electrical assembly or similar manufacturing environments and a strong eye for detail, with training

Qualifications

• Experience in cable or electrical assembly and quality control.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and customer requirements.
• Familiar with electrical testing and inspection techniques.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a Quality role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process and final inspections of cable assemblies and electronic products.
• Inspect products against drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to meet standards.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Work with Production and Engineering to resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure products are manufactured to required quality standards.
• Follow company quality procedures and maintain attention to detail.
• Develop knowledge of quality standards and inspection techniques through training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drawings & specifications

Team player

Cable assembly

Quality control

Inspection techniques

Electrical assemblies

Tools

Box Build

Job description

Our client is looking for a Quality Inspector to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some practical experience within cable assembly, electrical assembly or a similar manufacturing environment, who is now looking to develop their career within Quality.

Trainee Quality Inspector Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carry out in-process and final inspections of cable assemblies and electronic products
• Inspect products against drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to ensure products meet required standards
• Carry out electrical testing, including continuity and insulation resistance testing
• Identify defects, non-conformances and quality issues
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain relevant quality documentation
• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with corrective actions
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards
• Follow company quality procedures and maintain a high standard of attention to detail
• Develop knowledge of relevant quality standards and inspection techniques through training

Trainee Quality Inspector Ideal Candidate:

• Previous practical experience within Cable Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing or a similar environment
• Experience with Box Build Assembly would be advantageous
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Comfortable working with drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Good practical skills and an interest in engineering/manufacturing
• Willingness to learn and develop within a Quality role
• Reliable, conscientious and able to work well as part of a team
• Previous Quality Inspection experience would be beneficial, but full Quality experience is not essential

Trainee Quality Inspector Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday, 07:45 - 16:15
• Friday, 07:45 - 15:15