Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: £26,500-£28,500 / year
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30am–5:00pm | Friday, 7:30am–11:30am (some flexibility available)

We're recruiting a Quality Inspector on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining quality inspection with goods-in and warehouse responsibilities. You'll play an important role in ensuring materials and finished products meet quality standards while supporting the efficient receipt and movement of stock.

Previous quality inspection experience is not essential. We're looking for someone reliable, organised and detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, components and finished products

• Use measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometres and gauges, to check product specifications

• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, with training provided

• Identify and report defects, damaged goods and non-conforming materials

• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation

• Receive deliveries and check goods against purchase orders and delivery notes

• Support stock control, materials handling and general warehouse activities

• Ensure materials are correctly labelled, stored and traceable

• Operate forklift trucks where required, with training available

• Assist the Quality Manager with quality control and continuous improvement activities

About You:

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

• A reliable, proactive attitude and willingness to learn

• Comfortable using computers and basic IT systems

• An understanding of safe working practices

• Previous experience in manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, goods-in or quality inspection would be advantageous

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, measuring equipment or inspection procedures would be beneficial

• Forklift experience or knowledge of ISO 9001 would be useful but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, depending on experience

• Early finish every Friday

• Full training in quality inspection techniques and measuring equipment

• Forklift training where required

• Opportunity to develop skills across Quality and Warehouse operations

• Supportive working environment within an established manufacturing business

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Quality Inspection, with full training available and the chance to gain valuable experience within an engineering and manufacturing environment.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.