Quality Inspector
Location: Rugby, UK
Business Area: Rotating Machinery
Company: Quartzelec
Who we are…
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider, proudly employing over 600 people in the UK and beyond, with a turnover exceeding £90 million.
We specialise in contracting and rotating machine services, and our expertise in repairing and maintaining motors and generators is backed by over 100 years of experience in the field.
We take pride in being an engineering authority with a strategic global presence, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients.
Join us for a unique experience where we value autonomy, giving our employees responsibility and ownership in their areas of expertise.
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join our Rugby Operations Workshop. Reporting to the Quality Manager – Rugby Workshop, you will play a key role in daily measuring and inspection tasks, ensuring our quality and inspection processes are maintained to the highest standards. Success in this role comes from building effective working relationships, supporting colleagues across the business, and ensuring our Quality Management System (QMS) is functioning effectively and fully complied with.
Key Responsibilities…
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a critical role within our Rugby Workshop.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Work as part of the Workshop team, driving quality across projects and supporting continuous improvement of procedures and processes.
* Carry out inspections of components against drawings (including reverse engineering), incoming goods checks, and in-process/final product approvals.
* Use a wide range of mechanical measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, dial gauge indicators, slip gauges etc.) to deliver accurate and meaningful results.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures and monitor workshop activity against set standards.
* Identify, capture, and investigate quality issues, performing root cause analysis and supporting corrective/preventative actions.
* Contribute to internal and external audits, supplier site visits, and monitoring of machining, fabrication, plating, stamping, and laser cutting processes.
* Oversee calibration control of workshop and inspection gauges.
* Promote a culture of quality across the business, driving improvements, supporting training needs, and embedding best practice.
* Provide accurate reporting using ICT packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
Your skills and experiences:
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:
* Electrical / mechanical engineering background.
* Previous experience using mechanical measuring equipment.
* Proven experience carrying out inspections and producing reports.
* Strong understanding of drawings & GD&T.
* Problem-solving techniques for non-conformances and quality issues.
* Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience with quality auditing techniques, engineering design, and product reliability concepts.
* Hands-on, pragmatic personality with a “can do” attitude.
* Experience with rotating machines (advantageous).
* Leadership attributes with the ability to work as part of a team and achieve goals in Safety, Quality, Cost, and On-Time Delivery.
* Willingness to complete appropriate training and engage in academic study.
* Flexibility to work extended hours in the workshop when required.
Benefits:
As a valued member of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Life insurance (4x your salary)
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays
* Company-funded gym subsidy payments
* Annual vision allowance
* Free 24/7 remote GP service
* Employee referral program
* Long service recognition awards
* Paid maternity and paternity leave
* Access to free Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points
* Additionally, you'll have access to a wide range of supplementary benefits, including:
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
* Career-enhancing training events
* Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform
Why Quartzelec?
At Quartzelec, we take great pride in our commitment to developing the next generation of talent, as demonstrated by our active engagement with over 100 apprentices. In recognition of our efforts, we were honoured to receive the Employer Recognition Award from two of our training providers in 2025. We are dedicated to fostering growth and supporting our apprentices through guidance and mentorship, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
We offer a distinctive working experience within a company that values autonomy, empowering employees with the responsibility and ownership of their areas of expertise. This approach not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also creates opportunities for significant career advancement.
Closing Date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Strictly no agencies please.