Job Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Derby
Salary: £15.98 per hour + shift allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Role Overview
We're working with a well‑established, high‑precision manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Inspector to join their operations in Derby. This is a key role responsible for ensuring product quality, compliance, and consistency across the full manufacturing lifecycle. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business delivers complex components into demanding industries where accuracy and reliability are critical. You'll play a pivotal part in supporting a strong “right first time” culture while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Working closely with cross‑functional teams including production and engineering, you will ensure that all components meet required specifications, identify quality issues, and support improvement activities to enhance both processes and products.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out inspection and verification of components at all stages of the manufacturing process
* Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
* Identify, report, and support resolution of non‑conformances and recurring quality issues
* Assist with root cause analysis activities (e.g. 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
* Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within quality and inspection processes
* Collaborate with internal departments to improve product quality and efficiency
* Ensure adherence to ISO standards including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
* Promote a strong quality‑focused culture and safe working practices across the business
Key Experience & Qualifications
* Experience within a Quality Inspector or manufacturing environment
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Hands‑on experience using inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gauges, and DTIs
* Experience inspecting machined, fabricated, treated, or assembled components
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
* Good IT and documentation skills
* Understanding of ISO quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001)
* CMM experience advantageous but not essential
* Experience in a highly regulated sector such as aerospace or automotive is beneficial
Benefits
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
* Life assurance (3x annual salary)
* Stable, long‑term opportunity within an established manufacturing business
* Training and development opportunities
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