Quality inspector

Position: Quality Inspector

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Location: Easily commutable from Markfield, Loughborough, Coalville and nearby Leicestershire areas
Salary: £16 per hour
Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am - 12:30pm Fri
Benefits
Permanent Position
Free onsite parking
Company pension
Annual bonus
Company events
Training
Progression
About the Company
A well-established manufacturing company based in Leicestershire. Through their well-known bespoke products and being the market leader for fabrication metal-based products, this company has built up a reputation for high quality.
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet customer, company, and regulatory requirements. You'll inspect components, assemblies, and finished products throughout production, identify quality issues, and support improvement activities.
This role focuses on practical inspection using standard measuring tools, visual checks, and assembly verification rather than advanced metrology equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections
Check products against drawings, specifications, samples, and requirements
Use standard measuring equipment (calipers, gauges, rules, etc.)
Inspect welded fabrications, powder coated components, joinery, acrylics, and assemblies
Identify defects and non-conformances
Complete inspection records and raise NCRs
Support containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Assist with supplier and warehouse inspections
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with quality systems and Health & Safety requirements
About xsngvjr You
Experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Confident using standard inspection tools
Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
Good communication and IT skills
Experience in fabrication, joinery, or assembly environments (desirable)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and corrective actions (desirable)
How to Apply:
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