Quality Inspector

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a busy and growing manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who thrives in a hands-on production environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring manufactured products consistently meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and internal procedures. Working closely with production teams, you will conduct inspections, monitor testing results, and proactively identify trends or defects to prevent quality issues.

You will support shift supervisors with compliance to quality plans, investigate out-of-specification results, and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required. The role also involves managing non-conforming products, participating in plant trials, and maintaining accurate, legible quality records.

In addition, you will assist the QA Manager with external audits and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality controls and testing procedures. Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping within the manufacturing area will also form part of your responsibilities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and product testing in line with quality standards
• Monitor and record test results, identifying trends and potential defects
• Investigate quality issues and out-of-specification results
• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Control and manage non-conforming materials and finished products
• Support production teams to ensure adherence to quality plans
• Assist with plant trials and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality records
• Support external audits and compliance activities
• Promote safe working practices and maintain housekeeping standards

About You

• Previous experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Basic IT literacy
• GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) or above in Maths and English

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented quality professional looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we would be keen to hear from you.