Mechanical Inspector

Position: Mechanical Inspector Location: Esher, London, United Kingdom Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour Working Arrangement: On-site Employment Type: Permanent The Mechanical Inspector position is required in Esher, London for our client, a precision engineering and manufacturing business. This role involves inspecting mechanical components to ensure they meet required quality standards, technical drawings and customer specifications. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within aerospace or another high-precision manufacturing environment, with strong experience using a range of inspection equipment. This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Inspector looking to join a business that is committed to investing in and developing its employees. Mechanical Inspector Job Overview Carry out dimensional and visual inspections of precision-manufactured mechanical components. Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and relevant quality standards. Use a range of inspection equipment including verniers, callipers, micrometers, height gauges/towers and other precision measuring equipment. Utilise CMM equipment where applicable, with previous CMM experience highly desirable. Identify and report any dimensional discrepancies, defects or non-conformances. Complete accurate inspection documentation and maintain quality records. Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and maintain required standards. Ensure inspection activities are carried out in accordance with relevant ISO and, where applicable, aerospace quality standards. Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout all inspection activities.Mechanical Inspector Job Requirements Previous experience working as a Mechanical Inspector within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment. Aerospace experience is highly desirable, although not essential. Strong practical experience using inspection equipment including verniers, callipers, micrometers and height gauges/towers. CMM experience is preferred. Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances. Knowledge of ISO quality standards and, ideally, aerospace-specific quality standards. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards. Must have the right to work in the UK. A stable employment history is preferred, with a genuine interest in finding a long-term position. The successful candidate should be looking for a permanent opportunity where they can develop their skills and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.Mechanical Inspector Salary & Benefits Salary: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, dependent on experience and skill level Overtime: Paid at 1.5x the normal hourly rate; overtime is currently available but is not guaranteed Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: Government pension scheme Working hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm Working arrangement: On-site Employment type: Permanent Long-term opportunity with the potential for ongoing development and investment in the successful candidateBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for