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Join Our Client's Machining Division as a Quality Inspector!

Are you detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality? Our client is looking for a Quality Inspector to join their team. Reporting directly to the Team Leader, you'll ensure that all parts meet customer requirements and rigorous industry standards. Bring your keen eye for detail, manual skills, and commitment to excellence to help them maintain their reputation for outstanding quality.

Position Details

• Pay : 14 per hour plus weekly shift allowance.
• Hours : Monday to Thursday 6am-4pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect with Precision : Review parts against customer requirements and standards, identifying and addressing any issues promptly.
• Documentation and Quality Control : Manage route cards and oversee material issuance to the shop floor, ensuring accuracy in every step.
• Kanban Management : Maintain control of Kanban processes to support efficient workflow.
• Ongoing Training : Regularly update skills and knowledge to stay at the forefront of quality standards.
• Manual Handling : Handle components with care, ensuring quality through every phase.

About You:

• Attention to Detail : You must have excellent eyesight and be able to pass a company standard eyesight test, strong dexterity, and experience with inspection equipment, enabling you to spot imperfections and maintain high quality.
• Quality-Minded : Previous experience in quality control or inspection is essential, as you'll be responsible for upholding rigorous standards.
• Flexible and Hands-On : You adapt to work demands with a "can-do" attitude and are ready to lend a hand where needed.
• Team Player : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills make you a natural fit for their collaborative, goal-oriented team.
• Qualified : A current forklift license would be highly advantageous and solid literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Why Join Them?

• Growth and Training : Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, ensuring you stay current with industry standards and best practices.
• Impactful Work : As an integral part of the Machining Division, you'll play a key role in delivering top-quality products to their customers.
• Supportive Environment : Work in a team that values precision, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

This vacancy is based in Redditch which is easily accessible from Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Alcester, Studley, South Birmingham, Solihull, Worcester, Kidderminster, and Stourbridge.

If you're ready to bring your inspection expertise to a dynamic, quality-focused team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of our client's quality-driven future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Omnia Resourcing who are operating as an employment business.

• Inspecting fabricated parts throughout the production process
• Using a combination of visual and hands-on inspection techniques
• Working from engineering drawings to check dimensions
• Using measuring tools, when required, such as verniers and callipers
• Liaising with management to ensure continuous improvement of quality processes

• Experience of quality inspection in the engineering manufacturing field, particularly on sheet metal or machined components 
• Experience of working with quality or inspection processes
• Confidence in using measuring equipment and interpreting technical drawings
• Familiarity with workshop safety requirements and best practices
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
  
  

• Starting salary of up to £30K per annum, depending on experience
• Career progression opportunities
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday, including early finish Friday
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Pension and Holiday Package
• A long-term, stable opportunity in a respected engineering company
• Company-funded training courses, when required
• A supportive team where your input is valued and your work makes a difference

First Achieve's Engineering Division is working in partnership with a well-established marine door manufacturer based in Coatbridge, who are looking to add an experienced Quality Inspector to their growing team.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with an initial 13-week period via agency, leading to a permanent contract for the right candidate based on performance and fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all products meet internal and customer specifications.
• Accurately interpret and work from drawings.
• Document inspection results and maintain clear records.
• Work closely with production team to resolve quality issues.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality Inspector or similar role within a. manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and inspection processes.
• Confident working with power tools and performing basic assembly tasks.
• A strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to maintaining quality standards.
• Driving License or Local commute due to early start.

What is it for me?

• Great working hours including evening off, no weekend work and early finish on a Friday.
• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5
• Competitive rate of 15PH when permanent
• The opportunity to grow within a large Manufacturing Environment.

To Apply for this role please send your cv and one of our engineering experts will be happy to ask any questions you may have.

Quality Inspector - Glasgow (South Side)
Circa 20 per hour + Shift Allowance + Benefits

The Company
Our client is a forward-thinking manufacturer of precision components for the aerospace and defence sectors, delivering to exacting quality standards.

The Role
We're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join our team in south Glasgow. You'll play a key role in ensuring all inspection activities - including CMM setup and operation - are performed efficiently, liaising with production teams on drawing interpretation and escalating defects promptly.

This is a full-time Monday-Friday day shift role (39 hrs/week), with occasional night shift (33% shift allowance).

Key Responsibilities

Carry out Goods In, First Off, In-Process, Pre/Post Sub con & Final Inspection

Maintain accurate inspection records

Identify and process non-conforming products efficiently

Support completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)

Check and calibrate measuring equipment

Process customer returns and perform root cause analysis

Apply first principle inspection techniques

Work closely with other departments to resolve quality issues

Follow Health & Safety and Environmental policies

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience with CMM (setup, interpretation, reporting)

Proficient with manual measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.)

Calibration experience

Manual handling skills including slings and lifting equipment

Familiarity with quality tools and root cause analysis

Computer literate

Knowledge of AS9100, HSE regulations, and quality standards

Understanding of continuous improvement and 6S practices

Desirable Experience

Internal or external auditing experience

Critical parts and aerospace inspection knowledge

Familiarity with PC-DMIS

Hands-on CMM operation experience

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate (circa 20/hour)

Premium rates for overtime and night shifts

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay

Health Benefit Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping & holidays

Free on-site parking

How to Apply
Submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity

Quality Inspector
35,000 - 40,000 + Overtime at 1.5x Pay + Training + Progression + Benefits + Early Friday Finish
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00, Friday, 08:00 - 14:30
Leighton Buzzard

Are you a Quality Inspector with experience within a precision engineering environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role within a leading manufacturing company who are offering first class training and development and a great work life balance with a Monday to Friday days based role? Do you want the opportunity and guidance to progress into senior and management roles and gain access to CMM programming training within your next employer?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a quality inspector to join the team, working out of their state of the art facility in Leighton Buzzard. The successful applicant will have an excellent platform in place to enable them to develop themselves as an inspector within the organisation. In this varied role will be responsible for carrying out first off, manufactured, goods in and final assembly inspections across the business. You will be completing quality reports and working with the production teams to improve company quality standards and ensure that all industry and customer standards are achieved.

This is an exciting role within a rapidly expanding, business who have been at the forefront of the industry, supplying into global names worldwide for many years. They have an excellent track record of developing and retaining staff and are looking to add several members to the team throughout the rest of 2025.

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - REF 4559 - (phone number removed)

The Role:
*Senior Quality role
*Inspection of CNC produced components
*Operating CMM's

The Candidate:
*Quality Inspection experience + exposure to CMM's - training on programming available
* Precision engineering experience
*A commutable distance to Leighton Buzzard

Consultant: Patrick Walsh

elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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Quality Inspector

Milton Keynes

Commutable from Bedford , Leighton Buzzard , Houghton Regis, Aylesbury , Luton, Letchworth
33,000 - 40,000

Monday - Friday (Early finish on Fridays)

Benefits:-

• Health Care Scheme
• Flexible working hours

Our client is a leading sub-contractor , that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They manufacture metallic components to a range of industries, and have major customers known worldwide . They are looking for a Quality Inspector that wants to join a friendly team, and have influence in day to day operations.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Hands on Quality Inspector position, inspecting metallic components
• First offs, patrol, and final inspections to ensure customer specifications are met
• Using hand held measurement devices
• CMM operating and programming
• Working to AS9100 standards
• Documenting non-conformances
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Raise any supplier related quality issues
• Reporting directly into the Quality Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience with metal components
• Time served Quality Inspector
• Personable team player
• Computer literate

"To apply please email your CV / resume to ( (url removed) )". - - Jack Jenkins - (phone number removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting for Quality Inspectors to work in the Catfield area. Own transport is essential due to site location.

Please note:  We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Inspect Stainless Steel and Powder Coating Products returning from the sub-contractor
• Record inspection results, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare quality reports
• Identify, document, and report nonconformities or defects
• Work closely with production teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented
• You will also be required to use a computer and be literate on Excel and Word
• Any other duties as required

Requirements:

• Quality Inspecting experience required

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 - 16:30

Benefits of working for Contract Personnel:

• 28 holiday days accrued for full time workers
• Weekly pay every Friday straight into your bank account
• Dedicated team there for you every step of the way

To apply, please contact the Industrial Team on (phone number removed), or send your CV to (url removed)

Quality Inspector

Washington

£13.25 - £3.78 per hour

Overtime up to 6

Role Summary

We are seeking a Quality Inspector for client based in Washington to perform the duties listed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine manufactured automotive parts to ensure the parts meet all standards of presentation and quality.
li>Sample and inspect in-process product and finished goods. Record data accurately.
• Communicate sort/inspection results to managers, supervisors, and production, as necessary.
• Train other employees as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe and healthful work environment.
• Responsible for 5S within the plant and daily housekeeping.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven experience as quality inspector or relevant role minimum 2 year
• Attention to detail to determining possible causes for defects.
• Must be able to work a 3 shift pattern consisting of days / nights / backs
• Ability to work overtime in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day.

Shift Pattern:

Days: 06:00 – 14:28

Lates: 15:15 – 23:43

Benefits

• Expanding company

Please apply with your CV via the apply button.

Quality Inspector - Precision Engineering
Leighton Buzzard
33,000 - 40,000 (DOE)
Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for your next career move?

Our client is a long-established precision engineering business based in Leighton Buzzard, specialising in the manufacture of low-volume, high-quality components for industries including Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defence.

Due to an upcoming retirement, they are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Quality Inspector / Chief Inspector to work closely with their Quality Manager.

The successful Quality Inspector will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, shaping our quality strategy and ensuring the highest precision standards across all areas of the business.

What you'll be doing - Quality Inspector

• Carrying out visual & dimensional inspections to tight tolerances using tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, callipers & height gauges

• Leading first-offs, last-offs, patrol, incoming & final inspections in line with customer and industry requirements

• Investigating & reporting non-conformances, raising concessions & producing First Article Inspection Reports (training provided if needed)

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a precision engineering / metal machining environment

• Strong knowledge of inspection processes, reporting & CMM utilisation

• Ability to interpret technical drawings & work to exacting precision tolerances in both metric & imperial units

• Excellent communication, attention to detail & a hands-on, team-focused approach

• Experience within an AS9100 (or equivalent) quality system is highly desirable

What's on offer

• Salary: 33,000 - 40,000 per annum (DOE)

• Permanent, full-time role: Monday - Thursday 8:00-17:00, Friday 8:00-14:30

• 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) + Christmas shutdown

• Government pension scheme & private healthcare plan

• Supportive, friendly environment with excellent staff retention & career development opportunities

How to apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Quality Inspector and join a respected precision engineering business in Leighton Buzzard, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV today or contact Helen for more info. HMIND INDHM