Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AN
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 38 Hours Per Week
About Us:
As one of the UK's leading heating element manufacturers, Backer Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time! We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring products meet strict quality requirements? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where attention to detail and continuous improvement are key? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a proactive Quality Inspector to support our growing team by carrying out quality inspections, monitoring processes, and helping drive ongoing improvements throughout the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on product quality and operational excellence.
What you'll be doing:
As our Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in safeguarding product quality by:
Conducting internal audits
Performing goods-inward, product, and equipment quality inspections
Carrying out daily process-based quality checks and recording results
Monitoring scrap levels and investigating root causes
Raising and progressing corrective actions with suppliers
Supporting validation of supplier corrective actions
Overseeing internal and external calibration of equipment
Assisting in the creation of SOPs and work instructions
Managing and reporting on customer returns
Undertaking projects focused on continuous improvement and Lean principles
Ensuring clear, accurate documentation and communication across teams
What We're Looking for:
Essential:
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
Ability to read technical drawings
Experience using basic measuring equipment
Intermediate MS Office skills
Strong time management, attention to detail, and QMS record-keeping abilities
Excellent communication skills
Confident decision-maker
Organised, able to work in a busy environment, and willing to challenge where needed
Desirable:
IOSH / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal auditor training
5S experience
Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems
Knowledge of root cause analysis tools
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team working to uphold high-quality standards across the business. We value professional development and encourage continuous learning, reflective practice, and the chance to grow your skills.
You'll also play an essential role in strengthening our quality culture-helping us deliver excellence to customers and improve processes at every stage.
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Cash Health Plan
Cycle to work scheme
Company life assurance
Full training and support
Opportunities for career progression
Friendly and inclusive working environment
On-site parking
Please Note:
No agencies.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Quality Assurance Specialist, Process Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Analyst, Product Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Assurance, may also be considered for this role.
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