607 Quality Control Inspectors jobs in the United Kingdom

Quality Control Inspector - FTC (6 months) 

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Responsible for performing various inspection tasks within the Company under the instruction of the Inspection Team Leader whilst working with your colleagues in the inspection team to ensure conformance to Company standards, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

But not limited to:

    Primary Tasks

• The ability to cover the inspection of products and processes relating to all aspects of quality control with the Company.
• To ensure the conformance of products and processes to relevant specifications and standards and complete and maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner according to the Company requirements.
• Timely Inspections
• Dimensional Reports (where applicable)
• To raise non-conformance reports where any items or processes do not conform to standards or specifications/drawings.
• Using recognised quality control measuring techniques / equipment where manufacturing processes are tightly controlled to ensure the products meet agreed standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping is maintained within all areas.
• To support the promotion of continuous improvement processes within the inspection team for the benefit of the Company (under the supervision of the Inspection Team Leader and / or UK QHSE Lead).
• Ensure all quality control measuring equipment is in calibration when used.
• Provide status updates if / when required efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duty as reasonably requested by the Inspection Lead and / or UK QHSE Lead to ensure the objectives of Inspection Team and the expectations of the customer are met.

• NDE Reports
• Manufacturing Route Cards
• Goods Receiving Notes
• Non-conformance reports
• Work instructions / procedures
• Raw materials certification
• Calibration of inspection equipment
• Factory Acceptance Test Certificates
• Hydrostatic Test inspection

Education and/or Experience:

• Time Server Apprentice
• Engineering qualification is essential, preferably ONC, HNC or equivalent.
• Qualified in DPI, MPI, UT is desirable.
• Experience in PMI, Ferrite & Hardness Testing is desirable.
• Work to high standards of quality, within a strong safety culture and a good working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is desirable.

• Fully experienced with all inspection / measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges and hardness checking equipment.
• Fully experienced in reading and understanding Engineering drawings (component and assembly).
• Experience of using a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (manual & CNC) and / or Inspection Arm is desirable.
• Conversant with materials certification.

My client based in Stonehouse, Gloucester is currently in need of a QC Inspector due to ongoing project expansions.

Job Summary: 

Are you an experienced QC Inspector looking for a full-time, permanent opportunity with a reputable and growing manufacturer? Do you thrive in a quality-focused environment, with strong attention to detail and excellent knowledge of inspection processes and engineering standards?

My client are world leaders in design and manufacturing for the oil and gas, renewables, chemicals, and energy/power generation industries. They are a successful engineering business who is looking to add a skilled Quality Control Inspector to their team to support ongoing production and quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality assurance activities across Goods Inwards, Despatch, and Work-In-Process areas.
li>Ensure materials received and despatched meet required standards and specifications.
• Use contract-specific Inspection and Test Plans (I&TPs) to inspect components, assemblies, and packages.
• Complete inspections using Faro 3D CMM and standard mechanical measurement tools.
• Perform quality assessments of painted and welded components.
• Identify and document deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Manage the instrument calibration system and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• General education to GCSE/A-Level standard 
li>HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering, City & Guilds or equivalent  li>Quality-related qualifications (e.g., CSWIP 3.0, PCN) 

Experience & Knowledge

li>Previous experience in a QC Inspection role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment  li>Familiarity with Metrology, Calibration, and use of Faro Arm CMM  li>Understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and relevant standards (API, ISO, PED) 

Skills & Attributes

li>Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy  li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal  li>Good computer literacy and numeracy  li>Problem-solving mindset and ability to evaluate technical issues  li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload  li>Resilient, self-motivated, and adaptable to change  li>Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), Bonus Scheme, Government Pension Scheme, Healthcare Scheme, Life Assurance, Income Protection, flexible holiday trading, free onsite parking.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Stonehouse (moving to Gloucester area in 2025)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.
 

Quality Control Inspector
Basildon
45,000 - 50,000 + Training, Development, Progression

Are you a Quality Inspector with CMM experience within the a highly regulatory sector?

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to ensure manufactured products consistently meet EN 9100 quality standards, requiring a strong problem-solving ability and a hands-on approach.

Join a globally respected manufacturer and supplier to world-leading organisations across the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Industrial sectors. With a clear vision for growth over the next three years, driven by significant new client projects and substantial investment in innovation, offering outstanding career prospects.

In this role, you'll oversee all inspection functions, ensuring every product meets specifications and supplier conditions. Your expertise in CMM programming and dedication to quality assurance will be key to maintaining our EN 9100 standards.

This is a great opportunity to join a global company seeing huge growth in Aerospace, Defence and Space project.

The Role:

* Quality Control Inspector

* High complexity components, that meet required standards and specification

* Continuous improvement, root cause and Fault Find.

Candidate Requirements:
* PC-Dmis CMM Programmer
* EN 9100, CopC, MRB, AS9102, FAIRs
* Quality Control Inspector

Consultant: Rak Khetani REF: 4429 - (phone number removed)

Revorec Recruitment 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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I am currently recruiting on behalf of a small sized housing developer based in Southampton, Hampshire. They are now seeking a permanent Quality Control Inspector to join the business on a permanent basis. Their sites operate in and around Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex areas. They are a mix between private builds and HA houses and flats. Salary on offer ranging between 45k p/a - 46,500 p/a DOE.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include: undertaking key stage inspections on a new build home, prepare and issue quality control reports using I-Auditor inspection platform and follow these reports to conclusion. Need photographic evidence attached to the reports, distribution of the reports to each stake holder, follow up reports and ensure closed down, maintenance of records, reporting directly to the QC Manager, offer advice on improvements, prep plot folders, liaise with sub-contractors and site management teams to iron out defects.

Must be able to drive, must have prior construction or quality control experience within new build housing, must be detail orientated and capable of multitasking. Looking for somebody who holds a reliable work attendance, have a strong understanding of building materials, methods and general construction principals. ONC in construction or an NVQ Level 4 as a minimum requirement and ideally a CSCS card or equivalent in health and safety awareness on construction sites.

Full time, great company with a solid reputation, competitive salary and a chance to excel in your career.

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a small sized housing developer based in Southampton, Hampshire. They are now seeking a permanent Quality Control Inspector to join the business on a permanent basis. Their sites operate in and around Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex areas. They are a mix between private builds and HA houses and flats. Salary on offer ranging between 45k p/a - 46,500 p/a DOE.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include: undertaking key stage inspections on a new build home, prepare and issue quality control reports using I-Auditor inspection platform and follow these reports to conclusion. Need photographic evidence attached to the reports, distribution of the reports to each stake holder, follow up reports and ensure closed down, maintenance of records, reporting directly to the QC Manager, offer advice on improvements, prep plot folders, liaise with sub-contractors and site management teams to iron out defects.

Must be able to drive, must have prior construction or quality control experience within new build housing, must be detail orientated and capable of multitasking. Looking for somebody who holds a reliable work attendance, have a strong understanding of building materials, methods and general construction principals. ONC in construction or an NVQ Level 4 as a minimum requirement and ideally a CSCS card or equivalent in health and safety awareness on construction sites.

Full time, great company with a solid reputation, competitive salary and a chance to excel in your career.

My client based in Stonehouse, Gloucester is currently in need of a QC Inspector due to ongoing project expansions.

Job Summary: 

Are you an experienced QC Inspector looking for a full-time, permanent opportunity with a reputable and growing manufacturer? Do you thrive in a quality-focused environment, with strong attention to detail and excellent knowledge of inspection processes and engineering standards?

My client are world leaders in design and manufacturing for the oil and gas, renewables, chemicals, and energy/power generation industries. They are a successful engineering business who is looking to add a skilled Quality Control Inspector to their team to support ongoing production and quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality assurance activities across Goods Inwards, Despatch, and Work-In-Process areas.
li>Ensure materials received and despatched meet required standards and specifications.
• Use contract-specific Inspection and Test Plans (I&TPs) to inspect components, assemblies, and packages.
• Complete inspections using Faro 3D CMM and standard mechanical measurement tools.
• Perform quality assessments of painted and welded components.
• Identify and document deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Manage the instrument calibration system and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• General education to GCSE/A-Level standard 
li>HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering, City & Guilds or equivalent  li>Quality-related qualifications (e.g., CSWIP 3.0, PCN) 

Experience & Knowledge

li>Previous experience in a QC Inspection role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment  li>Familiarity with Metrology, Calibration, and use of Faro Arm CMM  li>Understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and relevant standards (API, ISO, PED) 

Skills & Attributes

li>Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy  li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal  li>Good computer literacy and numeracy  li>Problem-solving mindset and ability to evaluate technical issues  li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload  li>Resilient, self-motivated, and adaptable to change  li>Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), Bonus Scheme, Government Pension Scheme, Healthcare Scheme, Life Assurance, Income Protection, flexible holiday trading, free onsite parking.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Stonehouse (moving to Gloucester area in 2025)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.
 

Quality Control Inspector
Basildon
45,000 - 50,000 + Training, Development, Progression

Are you a Quality Inspector with CMM experience within the a highly regulatory sector?

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to ensure manufactured products consistently meet EN 9100 quality standards, requiring a strong problem-solving ability and a hands-on approach.

Join a globally respected manufacturer and supplier to world-leading organisations across the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Industrial sectors. With a clear vision for growth over the next three years, driven by significant new client projects and substantial investment in innovation, offering outstanding career prospects.

In this role, you'll oversee all inspection functions, ensuring every product meets specifications and supplier conditions. Your expertise in CMM programming and dedication to quality assurance will be key to maintaining our EN 9100 standards.

This is a great opportunity to join a global company seeing huge growth in Aerospace, Defence and Space project.

The Role:

* Quality Control Inspector

* High complexity components, that meet required standards and specification

* Continuous improvement, root cause and Fault Find.

Candidate Requirements:
* PC-Dmis CMM Programmer
* EN 9100, CopC, MRB, AS9102, FAIRs
* Quality Control Inspector

Consultant: Rak Khetani REF: 4429 - (phone number removed)

Revorec Recruitment 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.

Quality Control Inspector| CMM Inspector| Quality Control| Inspection Plans| non-conforming| Quality Engineer| Product Quality| Quality Assurance| QA| Metrology| CopC| Specifications| EN 9100| AS9102| FAIR| CMM| Programming| Measuring Machines| PC-Dmis| Components| Aerospace| Space| Defence| MRB| Basildon| Romford| Grays| Rainham| Dartford| Brentwood| Rayleigh| Southend-on-Sea| Chelmsford| Tilbury| Upminster.

Quality Control Inspector - FTC (6 months) 

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

Responsible for performing various inspection tasks within the Company under the instruction of the Inspection Team Leader whilst working with your colleagues in the inspection team to ensure conformance to Company standards, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

But not limited to:

    Primary Tasks

• The ability to cover the inspection of products and processes relating to all aspects of quality control with the Company.
• To ensure the conformance of products and processes to relevant specifications and standards and complete and maintain accurate documentation in a timely manner according to the Company requirements.
• Timely Inspections
• Dimensional Reports (where applicable)
• To raise non-conformance reports where any items or processes do not conform to standards or specifications/drawings.
• Using recognised quality control measuring techniques / equipment where manufacturing processes are tightly controlled to ensure the products meet agreed standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping is maintained within all areas.
• To support the promotion of continuous improvement processes within the inspection team for the benefit of the Company (under the supervision of the Inspection Team Leader and / or UK QHSE Lead).
• Ensure all quality control measuring equipment is in calibration when used.
• Provide status updates if / when required efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duty as reasonably requested by the Inspection Lead and / or UK QHSE Lead to ensure the objectives of Inspection Team and the expectations of the customer are met.

• NDE Reports
• Manufacturing Route Cards
• Goods Receiving Notes
• Non-conformance reports
• Work instructions / procedures
• Raw materials certification
• Calibration of inspection equipment
• Factory Acceptance Test Certificates
• Hydrostatic Test inspection

Education and/or Experience:

• Time Server Apprentice
• Engineering qualification is essential, preferably ONC, HNC or equivalent.
• Qualified in DPI, MPI, UT is desirable.
• Experience in PMI, Ferrite & Hardness Testing is desirable.
• Work to high standards of quality, within a strong safety culture and a good working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 is desirable.

• Fully experienced with all inspection / measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges and hardness checking equipment.
• Fully experienced in reading and understanding Engineering drawings (component and assembly).
• Experience of using a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (manual & CNC) and / or Inspection Arm is desirable.
• Conversant with materials certification.

Quality Control Inspector

Newbury

Starting at £25,500 per annum

Our well-established client is recruiting for a Quality Control Inspector on a permanent basis, in Newbury.

Quality Control Inspector Responsibilities:

• Inspect all types on incoming product in accordance with defined inspection criteria, for defects and ensure that all inspection findings are recorded including photographic record and ensure that they accurately reflect the full characteristics of the product received
li>Identify defects, record and report nonconforming product in ERP system and process such product in accordance with disposition instructions within the procedure
• Ensure all product is appropriately located and stored and that the electronic stock locations are updated and maintained
• Pick product in accordance with the daily priority list
• To observe ESD precaution at all times when handling product
• Develop and conduct checks to verify authenticity of electronic components
• Assist with technical support with the quality department
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained adequately e.g. calibration
• Collaborate in continuous improvement activities
• Interpret and understand data sheets and technical documents

Quality Control Inspector Key Aspect:

• Computer literacy
• Quality control experience would be an advantage
• Experience within electronics (desirable)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good written English
• Attention to detail

Quality Control Inspector Job:

• Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00
< i>Friday 08:30 – 16:30

Quality Control Inspector Benefits:

< i>Pension scheme: the employee typically puts in 5% and the company will contribute 3%
• Medicash
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• This holiday allowance will increase after 8 years of service with another day added on from the 9th year for 5 years up to maximum of 30 days holiday
• After 1 year we offer cycle to work scheme
• Both pizza and breakfast are provided by the company once a month
• Uniform provided

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.