We’re hiring for a Quality Inspector to join a leading engineering firm based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a key role for someone with a strong background in fabrication and welding inspection, who can take ownership of shop floor sign-offs and play an active role in continuous improvement projects.
You’ll be joining a growing business with a clear focus on quality, performance, and long-term success.
What’s on offer?
* £40,000 – £50,000 per year (depending on experience)
* 7:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / 3:30pm finish on Friday
* Salary bonus of between 5% – 10%
* Company pension scheme
* Opportunity to join an ambitious business focused on excellence
What will you be doing as a Quality Inspector?
* Inspecting fabrication, welding, and painting work on the shop floor with sign-off and rejection authority
* Performing root cause analysis and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
* Supporting the preparation and development of SOPs for audits
* Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring final product quality meets specification
* Preparing the company for internal and external audits
* Maintaining accurate records and inspection traceability
* Working closely with production teams to identify issues and uphold quality standards
What do you need?
* Proven background in fabrication and welding inspections
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
* Confident using IT systems to support documentation and audit preparation
What’s nice to have?
* Practical or inspection experience in steelwork and welding
* Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods
* Financial awareness (CapEx / OpEx understanding)
If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of quality on the shop floor and make a visible impact on operations, this could be a great fit. Apply today for immediate consideration or speak with Josh at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted