Mechanical Inspector
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum + Overtime potential
Location: Woking
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible working within core company hours
Contract: Permanent
Overtime: Available
We’re supporting a long-established engineering and manufacturing business in Woking who are seeking a skilled Mechanical Inspector to join their Quality team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector who enjoys hands-on work, varied inspection tasks, and being closely involved with machine shop operations.
What’s on Offer
Permanent position with a salary of up to £42,000
Overtime available
Flexible working hours within the company’s core hours
Excellent on-site facilities including free parking, gym access and wellbeing activities
Private medical, pension scheme and other benefits (subject to company policy)
Strong focus on personal development, training and progressionMechanical Inspector Role
You’ll be responsible for inspecting a wide range of machined, cast, moulded and plated components, carrying out dimensional, visual and functional checks across all stages of the manufacturing process. Key duties include:
Inspecting components using first-principle measurement techniques
Creating CMM programmes and inspecting CNC-machined components
Conducting roving, inter-stage, machine shop first, and final inspections
Producing FAIRs, Control Plans and other inspection documentation
Verifying supplier first shipments and high-risk supplied materials
Updating the ERP system and providing feedback to internal teams
Ensuring safe working practices and maintaining high housekeeping standardsMechanical Inspector Profile
Minimum 3 years’ inspection experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
Proficient with CMMs (e.g., Aberlink Axiom) and non-contact measurement techniques
Skilled in using micrometers, verniers, DTIs, height gauges, surface plates and other first-principles equipment
Confident generating First Article Inspection Reports and Control Plans
Experience working within ISO 9001 environments (desirable)
Mechanical Engineering qualification beneficial
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departmentsSound like your next move? Press APPLY today