Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering) (0000017726)

Overview

Reference
0000017726

Salary
£37,000 - £42,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Leicestershire -- Hinckley

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
23 October 2025


Role: Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire 
Salary: £37,000-£42,000 per annum 
Hours: Monday – Thursday (4-day week)
Week 1-2: 06:00 – 15:45
Week 3-4: 15:45 – 01:30
Job Type: Full time, Permanent


The Package:

  • Competitive hourly rate + monthly shift allowance
  • Overtime available @ 1.5x
  • 4-day working week (Friday off!)
  • 22 days annual leave + Public Holidays (pro rata)
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Internal progression routes
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sick pay

The Duties:

  • Perform inspections on in-process and finished components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications
  • Use precision measurement tools and first principle techniques for accurate assessments
  • Operate CMM equipment (PC-DMIS preferred); programming experience is advantageous
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods during inspections
  • Inspect high-precision, tight-tolerance machined and assembled parts
  • Document and communicate inspection results clearly to relevant teams
  • Maintain and manage calibration equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Collaborate with production teams to uphold quality standards and resolve issues
  • Support general quality assurance activities as required

The Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a quality inspection role within aerospace or precision engineering
  • Strong understanding of FAIR AS9102, Control Plans, FMEA, and visual inspection techniques
  • Skilled in root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or within a team

Interaction Recruitment: We have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.


Contact information

Reegan Turney