We’re hiring for a Quality Inspector to join a leading engineering firm based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a key role for someone with a strong background in fabrication and welding inspection, who can take ownership of shop floor sign-offs and play an active role in continuous improvement projects. You’ll be joining a growing business with a clear focus on quality, performance, and long-term success. What’s on offer? * £40,000 – £50,000 per year (depending on experience) * 7:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / 3:30pm finish on Friday * Salary bonus of between 5% – 10% * Company pension scheme * Opportunity to join an ambitious business focused on excellence What will you be doing as a Quality Inspector? * Inspecting fabrication, welding, and painting work on the shop floor with sign-off and rejection authority * Performing root cause analysis and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives * Supporting the preparation and development of SOPs for audits * Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring final product quality meets specification * Preparing the company for internal and external audits * Maintaining accurate records and inspection traceability * Working closely with production teams to identify issues and uphold quality standards What do you need? * Proven background in fabrication and welding inspections * Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach * Confident using IT systems to support documentation and audit preparation What’s nice to have? * Practical or inspection experience in steelwork and welding * Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods * Financial awareness (CapEx / OpEx understanding) If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of quality on the shop floor and make a visible impact on operations, this could be a great fit. Apply today for immediate consideration or speak with Josh at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted