Electrical Inspector

Electrical Inspector (Fixed Term - 24 Months) Bedfordshire | 37.5 hrs per week | 4-day flexible working (Mon-Thurs) £35,000 - £40,000 We're currently looking for an Electrical Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing operation based in Bedfordshire. This is a 24-month fixed-term contract supporting high-volume production and final inspection of electrical cable harnesses used in safety-critical applications. If you enjoy hands-on electrical inspection work in a structured, quality-driven environment - and value work/life balance - this could be a great opportunity. What You'll Be Doing Electrical inspection and verification of cable and wire harness assemblies Performing continuity, resistance and bond testing using hand-held electrical test equipment Using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to run programs and generate inspection reports Working to defined work instructions and quality standards Identifying, recording and managing non-conforming products Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications Supporting both high-volume production and one-off investigation work All work is carried out in line with IPC-620 standards. Essential Skills & Experience IPC?620 certification (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) - must have Experience with electrical inspection and verification Competent using Digital Multimeters, Ohmmeters and similar tools Understanding of ESD-sensitive products Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs accurately Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a small team Desirable (but not essential) ATE programming and testing experience IPC-610 knowledge Experience using SAP or similar systems Ability to manage changing priorities in a dynamic production environment Continuous improvement mindset Security Clearance BPSS required to start SC clearance required for the role The Team Team size of approximately 10 people You'll work closely with up to 5 colleagues within the inspection team Why Join? 4-day working week with flexible hours Interesting inspection work on real engineering products Supportive team environment Clear contract duration with competitive pay Two-stage interview process (Teams interview followed by face-to-face practical assessment) Equal Opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, and reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where required. Interested? If you have IPC-620 certification and solid electrical inspection experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or message for more details