Quality Inspector
Location: Telford
Salary: £15 - £17 an hour (depending on experience)
Working hours: 36 hours per week | Mon–Thurs 8:00am–4:45pm, Fri 8:00am–12:00pm
We are looking for experienced Quality Inspectors to join the business on a 3–6 month fixed-term contract, where you’ll support the day‑to‑day processing of incoming parts and materials, ensuring all quality, safety and procedural standards are met. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on engineering knowledge who’s looking to take the next step in their career.
The hiring manager is seeking candidates with proven engineering experience and hands‑on exposure to working with engineering components, be confident interpreting technical drawings, and have hands‑on experience using measurement tools and equipment commonly found in an engineering environment.
This role would be ideal for candidates with previous experience as a Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Control Operative, Quality Operative, Materials Inspector, Engineering Technician (with a quality focus), or Assembly Quality Technician.
What You’ll Do:
Joining the established QHSE Team, you’ll play a key role in meeting customer expectations around quality, delivery, and cost, whilst supporting wider business and industry requirements. You will be required to:
Verify incoming components and quantities against purchase orders
Liaise with internal teams to ensure efficient booking-in processes
Maintain accurate records and filing in line with corporate guidelines
Support quality and customer audits as required
Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards
Participate in QHSE activities and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Complete training to remain compliant with all regulatory and corporate requirements
Assist across the wider Materials Management Group, including kitting, stocktaking, and dispatch
Willingness to work overtime (evenings/weekends) when needed
Occasional travel may be required, including overnight stays
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Supportive QHSE team
Real opportunity to contribute to quality improvements within a respected engineering business
Potential for overtime
What We’re Looking for in a Quality Inspector:
Flexible, team-oriented and reliable with strong timekeeping
High attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication
Good organisational and time management skills
Able to work under pressure and adapt to change
Computer literate – MS Word & Excel (training provided)
Able to work independently using own initiative
Calm, proactive approach with problem-solving abilities
Ability to read CAD drawings
Proficient with measurement tools such as micrometers, verniers, etc.
If you are a Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Control Operative, Quality Operative, Materials Inspector, Engineering Technician (with a quality focus), or Assembly Quality Technician, with previous experience working with engineering components or within a workshop environment building machines, then we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY!
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