Quality Inspector – Permanent Opportunity (Southend)
Are you an experienced quality professional with an engineering background? Our client, a respected manufacturer in Southend, is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join their team on a permanent basis.
What You’ll Do:
* Oversee quality assurance throughout the production process, ensuring products meet both internal standards and customer expectations.
* Perform inspections and validations of components at various stages of manufacture.
* Prepare and complete First Article Inspection reports.
* Handle non-conformance issues for both suppliers and customers, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Work closely with colleagues to meet quality and output goals.
* Contribute to embedding quality practices within the manufacturing workflow.
* Serve as an authorised signatory for quality releases.
What We’re Looking For:
* Solid engineering background with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Hands-on experience in the aerospace industry is highly desirable.
* Previous involvement in quality control or assurance roles.
* Recent experience with First Article Inspections and internal/external audits.
* Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers.
* Eagerness to learn new technologies, such as Laser Measuring Machine programming.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
What’s on Offer:
* 24 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Four-day work week: Monday to Thursday, 06:45 – 16:30 (37 hours)
* Paid morning break and half-hour lunch
* Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience(overtime paid at x1.5)
* Company pension schem
* Health cash plan and life insurance
* Employee assistance programme, including 24-hour GP access
* Discounts on shopping vouchers
* Monthly pay (20th of each month)
* Three-month probationary period
If you’re passionate about quality and have a background in engineering-especially within aerospace-this is a fantastic chance to join a well-established company in Southend. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
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