Quality Inspector Role

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a machining or mechanical background and a passion for precision? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned engineering business supporting sectors including aerospace, medical, nuclear, defence, oil & gas and renewables. With varied work, ongoing training, enhanced site rates and genuine development opportunities, this role is ideal for someone organised, self-motivated and detail-focused.

David Reekie and Sons Ltd is a family-owned company operating in a fast-moving engineering environment, providing machining services across a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, nuclear, MOD, oil & gas and renewables.

The Role

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to ensure internal and external machined parts, products and components meet the required quality standards. You will carry out visual, dimensional and functional inspections, interpret detailed engineering drawings, and use a range of inspection and calibration equipment. The role will be based predominantly in a busy machine shop environment where accuracy, close tolerances and attention to detail are essential. There may also be opportunities to visit client worksites to carry out surveys and inspections on behalf of our Insitu business. This may involve physical activity, confined space work and obtaining the necessary passes or clearances to access sites within sectors such as oil & gas, renewables, nuclear and defence.

The successful candidate will be self-driven, organised and approachable, with the ability to work closely with engineering, operations and production teams to support quality standards and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of machined parts, assemblies and components.
• Inspect parts using equipment such as callipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges and CMM equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, technical specifications and quality standards.
• Identify defects, quality issues and non-conformances, escalating where required.
• Accurately record inspection results, complete reports and raise non-conformance reports using the Progress system.
• Support root cause analysis and work with the Operations Manager and production teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection equipment records and ensure equipment is calibrated, maintained and fit for use, including laser trackers where applicable.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers to support quality and business efficiency.
• Follow health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices across all inspection activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality and production functions.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a machining, mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Confidence using inspection and calibration tools such as callipers, micrometers and gauges.
• CMM machine exposure, which would be highly advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret modern and historic engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across different teams.
• A flexible, approachable and organised working style.
• Good IT skills, with the ability to accurately document inspection findings and business data.
• Confidence in sharing knowledge and supporting other team members with inspection tools and processes.

Working Hours

Normal working hours are 37 hours per week:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 or 07:45 to 15:55 or 16:05 (Includes a 10-minute paid tea break and 25-minute unpaid lunch break).
• Friday: 07:30 or 07:45 to 12:30 or 12:45 (Includes a 10-minute paid tea break).

Pay and Benefits

• Basic rate of £19.26 per hour.
• 37 hours per week.
• Overtime and site rates when agreed and applicable.
• Enhanced site rates, terms and conditions when carrying out onsite surveys.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, such as CMM training, Site Safety Passport / CCNSG, Working at Heights and offshore qualifications.
• 25 days' annual holiday plus 8 public holidays, paid at holiday rate based on the last 52 worked weeks.
• One additional day of annual holiday for every 7 years' completed service.
• Company pension scheme with 5% company contribution.
• Immediate entry into the company pension scheme.
• Company discretionary sick pay after the first year.
• Staff uniform.
• Tea and coffee provided.

Interested in the role? Please send your CV with a short cover letter or email by Friday 29th May. Please also confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.