Precision matters – join a leading engineering firm as a Quality Control Inspector.
Quality Control Inspector
Location - Sandwich
Salary - Competitive salary + profit sharing + pension + death in service reward scheme
Temp to Perm role
Benefits include:
- Company profit-sharing scheme
- Stakeholder pension
- Death in service reward scheme
- Rewards and recognition programme
A confidential client in the defence and security sector is seeking a skilled Quality Control Inspector to support inspection activities across electrical, electronic, optical, and mechanical components.
This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail and a proactive approach to defect resolution and continuous improvement.
You’ll be responsible for routine inspections, fault reporting, equipment calibration, and maintaining accurate records. Working within a machine shop environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance with technical standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Inspecting components across various stages (goods inwards, sub-assembly, final inspection)
- Labelling and quarantining defective materials
- Investigating faults and issuing reports to the Quality Control Team Leader
- Recommending improvements to the Quality Manager
- Calibrating and storing equipment correctly
- Completing documentation accurately and maintaining confidentiality
- Supporting ad hoc tasks as requested by the Quality Control Manager
Candidate requirements:
- Experience in a machine shop environment with tight tolerances
- Hands-on inspection experience using Verniers, micrometres, and gauges
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Preferably experienced in setting up and operating a CMM
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T
- Effective communicator with attention to detail
- Comfortable working in the defence and security sectors
- Eligible for SC-level security clearance
Apply now.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
