Mechanical Inspector
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Location: Near Uxbridge
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–12:00pm (37 hours per week)
Interview Process: One-stage interview
Syntech Recruitment are supporting a leading engineering manufacturer near Uxbridge that is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience inspecting precision-machined, sheet metal, fabricated or assembled components within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Working as part of a quality-focused production team, you will be responsible for verifying parts, components and assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring products meet the highest standards before progressing through the manufacturing process.
What's in it for you?
- £30,000 – £35,000 salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 9% non-contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Early finish every Friday
- Training and development opportunities
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long-term career progression within a world-class engineering environment
The Role
As a Mechanical Inspector, your responsibilities will include:
- Inspecting and testing manufactured components and assemblies using a range of inspection equipment
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Verifying dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes and product conformity
- Completing inspection documentation and quality records
- Recording non-conformances and inspection findings
- Using SAP to track work in progress and component status
- Ensuring all inspection equipment remains calibrated and fit for purpose
- Supporting continuous improvement and 5S initiatives within the department
- Working closely with production teams to maintain quality and delivery targets
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Inspector or Final Inspector
- Experience using inspection and measuring equipment
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Good numeracy and geometry skills
- Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive or precision engineering background
- Experience using hand tools and inspection gauges
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Desirable Experience
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- CMM operation experience
- AS9102 FAIR experience
- Experience using advanced measuring and inspection equipment
- SAP experience
Apply today and the Syntech team will reach out with more details.
Application Process: We aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- You must be able to read engineering drawings and GD&T symbols. Please confirm this?
Experience:
- mechanical inspection: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License and car (preferred)
Work Location: In person
