Quality Inspector - CNC Precision Machining - Day Shift (Mon-Fri) If you're a hands-on mechanical inspector who values precision, clear standards and a stable Monday-Friday routine, this is a strong opportunity with an established aerospace precision engineering company in Basildon. You'll be inspecting first-offs and production components using manual measuring equipment, completing FAIR paperwork, and-if you want to develop-there's scope to build skills on CMM/PC-DMIS (advantageous, not essential).
What you'll care about
Permanent role in Basildon
Day shift, Monday to Friday (no rotating shifts)
Hands-on manual inspection (micrometers, gauges, verniers, etc.)
Inspect first-off, in-process and final CNC machined parts (plus goods-in/subcontract checks where required)
Quality paperwork including FAIRs (and PPAP support where applicable)
CMM exposure available; PC-DMIS/QCT experience welcomed but not essential
Supportive inspection team and clear processes aligned to AS9100
Key responsibilities
Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of CNC machined components
Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications
Use manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges
Operate inspection equipment including CMM (PC-DMIS preferred)
Complete and maintain FAIR documentation and quality records
Support PPAP requirements where applicable
Work to AS9100 procedures and maintain high quality standards
Assist with goods-in/subcontract inspection where subcontractors are utilised
Skills & experience
Essential
Experience in mechanical/precision inspection within a manufacturing environment
Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tolerances
Competent with manual measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, etc.)
Basic measurement calculations / basic trigonometry
Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
Desirable (not essential)
CMM programming/operation experience (PC-DMIS and/or QCT)
Familiarity with QMS systems and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)
Experience completing FAIRs and/or supporting PPAP
Ideal for…
This role could suit someone early in their inspection career looking to train and develop, or an experienced inspector looking for a stable, secure position.
This is a permanent vacancy with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications