Entry Level Quality Inspector in Maidenhead

Join the Team Building the Future of Flight. Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, take on exciting challenges, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of aviation? At Malloy Aeronautics, you'll play a key role in helping us develop innovative technology that’s changing the way the world moves.

Who are we? We're on a mission to revolutionise unmanned flight. At Malloy Aeronautics, we develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications. What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster. For our teams, that means hands‑on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of aviation.

What are we looking for? We are looking for an entry level candidate that has a passion for UAVs. This role involves the inspection of incoming as well as outgoing goods, with a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who wants to help ensure safety and quality along the supply chain, as well as taking pride in their own work and pride in the products that are delivered to our customers. This will primarily be a hands‑on role, hence applicants are required to have previous experience, as well as a passion for manufacturing, fabricating, and assembling. Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

What you’ll be doing (but not limited to):

• Inspection and acceptance of incoming goods according to engineering instructions.
• Perform pre-delivery quality checks on UAVs, Batteries and Spares.
• Inspection and acceptance of pre- and post-processed parts.
• Interface with the Production team to register and resolve quality non-conformities with the Engineering team.
• Ensure build logs are maintained and stored as required.
• Raising and supporting of non-conformances under supervision of the Quality Control Manager and Quality Engineer.
• Occasional report writing and reviews.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Mechanically and technically competent.
• Can demonstrate the importance of quality.
• A methodical and logical approach to information recording and management.
• An analytical approach to the work, with a desire to understand and take ownership of an issue.
• The ability to quickly understand and adapt to changing requirements.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Basic understanding of basic engineering principles.
• Experience of writing procedures or/and manufacturing documentation.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight.
• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave.
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown.
• Company sick pay.
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24.
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security.