Quality Inspector

South Leicester | Permanent | 37 Hours | 3-Shift Rotation | Up to £19.30 per hour + Overtime + Bonus
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector, CMM Dimensional Inspector or Engineering Inspector to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in South Leicester.
We have recruited for this growing manufacturer for over 20 years. They manufacture precision components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries and offer excellent working conditions, long-term stability and opportunities for development.
The Central Inspector will be responsible for carrying out dimensional and quality inspection across the manufacturing facility, ensuring components are produced to the required engineering specifications and customer standards.
The Role
You will carry out a variety of inspection activities including:
* First-off inspection of machined components
* Dimensional inspection to tight tolerances
* Conventional and CMM inspection
* In-process and sample inspections
* Receipt inspection of components returning from subcontractors
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and method specifications
* Visual inspection of manufactured components
* Identifying non-conformances and completing relevant documentation
* Airflow inspection where required
* Ensuring components meet strict customer and quality requirements
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
Previous experience within quality, CMM, dimensional or engineering inspection
Experience inspecting precision-engineered components to tight tolerances
Good understanding of engineering drawings
Experience using conventional inspection and measuring equipment
Experience using CMM machines
Previous experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
Excellent attention to detail
Basic computer literacy
SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team
Pay
£18.73 per hour starting rate, including 21% shift premium
Increasing to £19.30 per hour following successful completion of training
Overtime available
Bonus scheme
Hours
37 hours per week – rotating 3-shift pattern, Monday to Friday.
Morning:
Monday–Thursday: 05:45–13:45
Friday: 05:45–10:45
Afternoon:
Monday–Thursday: 13:45–21:45
Friday: 10:45–15:45
Night:
Monday–Thursday: 21:45–05:45
Friday: 15:45–20:45
During the initial training period:
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:25
Friday: 08:00–13:20
Benefits
* Permanent position
* 26 days floating holiday + 7 statutory days
* Holiday entitlement increases after 10 years
* Overtime available
* Company pension
* Bonus scheme
* Sick pay
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Employee discounts
* Referral programme
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspector to join a well-established aerospace manufacturer offering long-term stability, excellent working conditions and future development opportunities.
Full Job Description available on request.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial confidential discussion