Mechanical Inspector
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
Location: 10 minutes from Uxbridge / ~40 minutes via public transport
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–12:00 (37 hours per week)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x basic rate (5–10 hours per week available)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent
We’re recruiting a Mechanical Inspector for a global aerospace manufacturer near Uxbridge. You’ll be part of a quality-first team, inspecting precision-engineered components that are used in safety-critical applications worldwide.
Why apply?
£35k–£38k salary + paid overtime
25 days holiday + bank holidays
9% non-contributory pension
Half-day Fridays
Free on-site parking
Stable, long-term role in an expanding business
What you’ll be doing:
Inspect machined and goods-in components using precision tools (verniers, calipers, micrometers)
Interpret engineering drawings and check components to tight tolerances
Complete inspection documentation with high accuracy
Record data in SAP and document non-conformances
Work to aerospace quality standards
What we’re looking for:
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
Skilled in precision measuring equipment (metric and imperial)
Previous experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport, or Subcontract Manufacturing
CMM/PC-DMIS experience (advantageous but not essential)
Knowledge of Hexagon Laser Scanning Arm is a bonus
Apply now to start a career that’s not just engineering – it’s life-saving.
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