Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector (Contract)
Telford
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Inspector to join an established engineering organisation within a Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) team. The role plays a key part in ensuring incoming parts and materials meet required specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations.
The successful candidate will support day-to-day quality inspection activities, contributing to customer satisfaction, compliance, delivery performance, and cost control, while adhering to health and safety and corporate procedures.
Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming components and materials to verify correct quantities and compliance with purchase orders
• Ensure components meet required quality standards and specifications
• Liaise with relevant internal departments to support efficient booking-in and material flow
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, and filing in line with company procedures
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits when required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and comply with 5S principles
• Participate in quality and QHSE activities, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Undertake training to ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and corporate requirements
• Provide support across other areas of the materials management function, including kitting, stocktaking, and dispatch
• Be flexible and willing to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as business demands require
• Travel occasionally for work purposes, including overnight stays where necessary

Skills and Experience
Essential:

• High level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and CAD drawings
• Experience using measurement equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and other inspection tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities
• Computer literate, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (training provided)
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and professional with a proactive “can-do” attitude
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and sound judgement

Desirable:

• Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
• Previous experience in a quality inspection or engineering manufacturing environment

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable
• Calm and methodical under pressure
• Quality-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong work ethic and positive approach to teamwork

This role is ideal for an experienced Quality Inspector or engineering professional seeking a hands-on role within a technical and quality-driven environment.
Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45
• Friday: 08:00 – 12:00
• Overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Starting holiday entitlement of 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment within a growing engineering environment