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Quality Inspector
Location: Commutable From Livingston, Edinburgh, Fife, Falkirk & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (Moving to 4 on, 4 off Continental Shifts after training)
Join a Global Engineering Manufacturer
We're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading manufacturing business in Livingston. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential, long-term job security, and genuine career progression.
You'll complete an initial three-month training period on a Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern before moving onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift, increasing your salary to circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Inspect forged and machined components to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Carry out dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Identify defects and support quality improvements across production.
- Complete inspection documentation accurately.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Time-served Engineer or HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.
- Previous inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
- Flexible to work rotating shifts before moving onto continental shifts.
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Initial Training Shift Pattern
- 3 shift rotation: Days/Backs/Nights followed by Continental shift pattern
What's on Offer?
- Starting salary of circa £40,000 - £41,000.
- Increase to circa £46,000 - £48,000 after training.
- Permanent position with a global manufacturer.
- Excellent career progression and ongoing training.
- Modern manufacturing facility.
- Stable, long-term employment.
Please note: Due to the nature of work within the sector, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Full UK Passport required!!
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