Inspector in Manchester

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in high-performance magnesium and zirconium-based materials, supporting advanced technology industries worldwide. From aerospace and defence to healthcare, automotive, environmental and specialist industrial applications, our materials help improve performance, safety and reliability in critical sectors.

Are you detail-focused, confident using measuring equipment and committed to objective inspection? We are looking for Inspectors to join our Quality and Compliance department in Manchester. You will inspect incoming, in-process and finished product against released drawings, specifications, control plans, route cards and inspection instructions. You will record results, maintain traceability and identify, segregate and escalate suspect or nonconforming product. The Inspector role sits between the QC department, Operations teams, Warehouse teams and the Quality Assurance department, visually reviewing product characteristics and documentation. The role does not involve any physical testing and carries no product-release authority. It requires independent inspection judgement, accurate records and the confidence to stop and escalate uncertainty.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely in accordance with company HSE requirements, permits, risk controls and site rules.
• Carry out incoming, first-off, in-process, final and returned-product inspection using suitable, calibrated equipment.
• Verify visual, dimensional and other authorised product characteristics against released drawings, specifications and inspection instructions.
• Complete, sign and retain accurate inspection records with product, batch and equipment traceability.
• Identify, stop and escalate abnormal conditions and arrange clear identification and segregation of suspect or nonconforming product.
• Check product identity, paperwork, labelling, marking, packaging, preservation and required document enclosure.
• Support FAI/AS9102, PPAP, subcontracted and special-process verification, reviewing documentation and evidence within competence and authorisation.
• Participate in audits, CAPA investigations and verification of completed physical corrective actions.
• Maintain controlled, serviceable and calibrated inspection equipment, gauges and orderly work areas.
• Work with Operations, QA, QC and Warehouse while maintaining objective inspection judgement and respecting release controls.

The Package

Full-time Inspector role based in Manchester, UK, working 37 hours per week. Initially days, with flexibility for extended days or 24/5 shift patterns to meet the needs of the business. Salary: £30,000–£35,000 for days or 2-shift working.

Requirements – Inspector

• At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and maths, and a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. A Levels or BTec).
• At least 2 years’ direct experience in inspection, quality control or precision manufacturing, including use of measuring equipment and completion of production or quality records.
• Ability to work to drawings, specifications and detailed work instructions and carry out accurate dimensional and visual inspection.
• Understanding of calibration status, traceability and nonconforming-product control.
• Ability to check that product has been labelled with the correctly assigned colour markings.
• Clear written and verbal communication, high attention to detail and integrity.
• A reliable, disciplined and independent approach, positive teamwork and willingness to stop and escalate uncertainty.
• Engineering, manufacturing or metrology qualifications would be beneficial.
• Aerospace, automotive or regulated manufacturing experience and SAP or equivalent ERP experience is not essential but would be advantageous.

The Luxfer Culture: Join a Specialist Inspection Team

This role calls for attention to detail, integrity and objective inspection judgement. You will work closely with Operations, QA, QC and Warehouse while maintaining a reliable, disciplined approach and a positive team attitude. If you take pride in accurate inspection, clear records and traceability, and are confident stopping and escalating uncertainty, we would like to hear from you. Applicants must demonstrate all essential criteria; desirable criteria may be used for shortlisting where application volumes are high.

Export-Control Compliance

This role may involve access to defence-related goods, technical data or services subject to applicable UK and US export-control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), where applicable. Are you willing to provide the information reasonably required to assess and meet any applicable export-control, authorisation and compliance requirements?

Export-Control Authorisation

Certain duties may be subject to legal restrictions on access to controlled technical data, defence articles or services. Any access will be assessed in accordance with the applicable regulations, authorisation requirements and company compliance procedures. Do you agree to cooperate with the relevant compliance checks where legally required?

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.