Goods Inwards Inspector Manufacturing / Defence Location: Bolton | Onsite Manufacturing Facility
As a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking an experienced Goods Inwards Inspector to join their established Bolton site. This role plays a critical part in ensuring all incoming materials meet purchase order, contractual, and quality requirements within a highly regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environment. You will support production schedules, maintain full compliance, and help safeguard quality standards across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities Inspect and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders, contracts, and quality requirements
Formally accept procured products in line with approved standards and conditions
Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings, including dimensional tolerances
Inspect components for damage, surface finish, paint defects, and first-off requirements
Complete and maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation
Validate delivery paperwork, ensuring full traceability and compliance
Meet agreed inspection turnaround times to support manufacturing schedules
Identify, segregate, and control non-conforming material, raising NCRs as required
Support product verification through audits, including PCB inspection where applicable
Maintain compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures
Essential Qualifications You must hold one of the following: Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Level 3 Apprenticeship (Advanced or L3 Standard)
OR Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, Diploma, etc.)
AND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
(NVQ not required where a full L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved)
Essential Experience Proven goods-in inspection experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of inspection requirements for safety-critical components
Stores and incoming materials experience is essential
(Mechanical inspection experience alone is not suitable for this role)
Additional Skills Manual handling and ESD awareness
SAP experience desirable
Security Clearance British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS clearance after offer stage.
What Happens Next If your application meets the selection criteria, a talent acquisition specialist will contact you to arrange a structured screening call focused on your experience and suitability for the role.
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