QC Operative | Kent | Day Shift 07:30–16:00 | £30,000–£40,000 DOE | Precision engineering environment | Quality inspection, CNC machining, engineering drawings & measuring equipment experience required. Excellent benefits and long-term career prospects.
QC Operative Kent £30,000–£40,000 DOE Permanent
Our client, a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer in Kent, is looking to recruit an experienced Workshop QC Operative to join their quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with experience in a CNC machining or precision engineering environment to play a key role in ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
The Role
You will be responsible for inspecting components and materials throughout production, ensuring all products meet required specifications, quality standards and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete QC inspection documentation for production jobs
- Carry out routine inspections of CNC-machined components
- Inspect parts against engineering drawings and specifications
- Identify and report quality concerns and support corrective actions
- Conduct incoming goods inspections and verify material certification
- Maintain material traceability records
- Book materials and completed components into manufacturing systems
- Assist with leak testing and inspection of fabricated assemblies
- Maintain inspection equipment and calibration records
- Support housekeeping and health & safety standards within the workshop
- Develop product knowledge to undertake final assembly inspections
Candidate Requirements
- Previous quality inspection experience within precision engineering or CNC machining
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
- Competent using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gaugesStrong attention to detail and methodical approach
- Good understanding of CNC machining processes
- Experience using Sage or other MRP/manufacturing systems would be advantageous
- Knowledge of material certification and traceability would be beneficial
- Basic mechanical assembly knowledge desirable
- CMM experience would be an advantage
- Stable and reliable employment history
Why Join Our Client?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate when required
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave awarded with length of service, up to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Optional EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Stable and growing business with long-term career opportunities
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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