Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family‑owned valve manufacturer in the UK.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high‑quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We are a profitable, privately owned, and fast‑moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out first‑off inspection of CNC‑machined parts.
• Using precision measuring equipment (plug gauges, micrometres, verniers, height gauges) to verify compliance with tight GD&T.
• Reviewing CAD and machined components against drawings and specifications in imperial measurement.
• Completing QC paperwork and working with Quality Assurance and Purchasing to resolve quality issues.
• Managing acceptance/return of defective parts via the ERP system.
• Using CMM or FARO arm for advanced measurement (full training provided if needed).

What You’ll Bring

• Has a mechanical background apprenticeship, vocational training, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience from a machine shop, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environment.
• Can confidently interpret engineering drawings and work with inspection tools.
• Has a good understanding of ISO9001:2015 quality systems.
• Is computer‑literate and comfortable completing documentation.
• Reliability and a detail‑oriented approach.
• Pro‑active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Whats On Offer

• Minimum starting rate of £15 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Premium rate overtime opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Medical cash plan benefits covering essential healthcare costs such as dental, check‑ups, optical, physiotherapy, and more.
• Training opportunities to support your career development.
• Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
• Extended annual leave based on length of service.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Construction