Are you an experienced Quality Inspector or Inspection Technician ready to step into a leadership role? Have you enjoyed supporting a team, driving quality standards and ensuring products meet exact specifications in a precision manufacturing environment?
We’re supporting a specialist engineering and manufacturing business in Fareham looking to recruit an Inspection Leading Hand to support their inspection and quality team.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and coordinate daily inspection activities within the department
* Carry out visual and dimensional inspections on components and assemblies
* Ensure all work meets quality standards, specifications and customer requirements
* Act as a point of contact for inspection‑related queries on the shop floor
* Support and guide team members to maintain high performance and consistency
* Identify and manage non‑conformances and rework activities
* Ensure accurate completion of inspection documentation and records
* Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the inspection function
* Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
What You’ll Need
* Experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
* Experience using manual measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, gauges)
* Previous experience supporting or leading a team (formally or informally)
* Strong attention to detail and quality focus
* Good communication and organisational skills
Desirable
* Experience within precision engineering, aerospace or regulated environments
* Exposure to CMM or advanced inspection techniques
* Experience supporting continuous improvement or quality initiatives
About You
You’re a hands‑on team player who leads by example. You enjoy supporting others, maintaining high standards and ensuring quality is never compromised.
You’ll Be
* Detail-focused and methodical
* A strong communicator
* Supportive and approachable
* Proactive and solutions-driven
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
Interested? Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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