At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect materials to ensure they meet strict quality standards and support continuous improvement.
- Company: Join a precision engineering business focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, training, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your contributions and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring product quality and compliance in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality inspection and ability to read engineering drawings required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Quality Control Inspector needed to join a precision engineering business. You’ll ensure incoming materials meet strict standards through inspection, testing, and reporting, supporting product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: £DOE + company benefits, pension, training & development, 25 days holiday
Responsibilities:
- Inspect incoming materials against drawings, specifications, and standards
- Carry out dimensional, visual, and functional inspections
- Use calipers, micrometres, gauges, and test equipment accurately
- Interpret technical drawings and material requirements
- Record inspection results clearly in line with procedures
- Maintain organised documentation for audit and traceability
- Identify non-conformances and raise Supplier NCRs
- Capture supporting evidence including photos, measurements, and test data
- Liaise with suppliers, procurement, and engineering to resolve issues
- Support internal quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure correct handling, storage, and identification of materials
- Conduct first-stage inspection of customer returns
Candidate requirements:
- Previous experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing or engineering
- Experience inspecting mechanical or securement-type components
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Familiarity with inspection tools and quality processes (ISO 9001 desirable)
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and IT skills, including WMS systems
- Self-motivated, organised, and a strong team player
Morgan Jones is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Quality Control Inspector employer: Morgan Jones Recruitment
Join a leading precision engineering business in Whitstable, Kent, where your role as a Quality Control Inspector will be pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and compliance. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme. Our focus on continuous improvement and collaboration fosters an environment where your contributions are valued, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
