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.
