At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect mechanical components to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Company: Join a leading precision engineering and manufacturing business in Esher.
- Benefits: Earn £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, with overtime and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Long-term opportunity with potential for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-precision manufacturing and develop your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical inspection and familiarity with inspection equipment required.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
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.
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.
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.
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 candidate.
Mechanical Inspector in Esher employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Join a leading precision engineering and manufacturing business in Esher, London, where your skills as a Mechanical Inspector will be valued and nurtured. With a commitment to employee development, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture, this permanent role offers you the chance to grow within a long-term opportunity while ensuring high-quality standards in aerospace and precision components. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with generous holiday entitlement and the potential for overtime, all within a collaborative environment focused on excellence.
Contact Details:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
