Quality Inspector

Overview

Final Inspector / Visual Quality Inspector – South Leicester

Permanent | 2-Shift Rotation | up to £18.52/hr + Bonus & Overtime | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Final Inspector / Visual Quality Inspector looking to join a professional aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturer in South Leicester? This permanent role offers excellent pay, training, career progression, and a supportive working environment with a company we have recruited with for over 20 years.

Why this role is great

• 2-shift rotation (days during training, no weekends)
• Up to £18.52/hr including shift allowance, plus bonus and overtime
• 37 hours per week
• Work for a growing, well-established manufacturer of aerospace and power generation components
• Be part of a high-quality team delivering precision engineering products

Responsibilities

• Conduct final inspections and visual quality checks on aerospace and industrial gas turbine components
• Inspect products prior to subcontract operations and before customer release, ensuring strict compliance with specifications
• Complete batch cards, audit sheets, and Certificates of Compliance accurately
• Identify, report, and segregate non-conforming materials
• Assist with root cause investigations for defects and support quality engineering teams
• Ensure zero customer escapes and maintain high-quality standards

Qualifications

• Proven visual inspection experience in a precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection techniques
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Basic computer literacy; SAP experience is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Shift pattern

• Morning: 05:45-13:45 (Mon-Thu), 05:45-10:45 (Fri)
• Afternoon: 13:45-21:45 (Mon-Thu), 10:45-15:45 (Fri)

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced quality inspectors to join a highly respected, growing manufacturing business with excellent pay, benefits, and career progression.