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Salary: £12.80 per hour plus 20% shift allowance on rotating shifts (equivalent to approximately £29,286 per annum based on a 40-hour week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Weekly Rotating Shifts (06:00-14:30 / 14:00-22:30)
Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards? Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Tewkesbury that supplies into demanding and quality-critical sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering long-term career stability, ongoing training and the chance to work within a modern manufacturing environment where quality is at the heart of everything they do.
Job Description
Working within the Final Inspection department, you will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time, to specification and to the highest possible quality standards. You will work closely with both Quality Assurance and Production teams, carrying out detailed inspections and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing process.
This position would suit someone with previous quality inspection experience who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing accurate results and is committed to maintaining exceptional quality standards.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Carry out final inspection of finished products, including visual and dimensional inspections
- Support quality objectives by working closely with QA and production teams
- Assist with in-process inspections when manufacturing issues arise
- Communicate quality concerns, non-conformances and concessions to relevant teams
- Identify, record and report defects and failure modes
- Generate quality documentation and inspection reports, including AS9102 First Article Inspection reports where required
- Accurately maintain inspection records and quality documentation
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce waste
About You
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector or within a similar quality-focused manufacturing role
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
- Experience carrying out visual inspections and identifying cosmetic defects
- Confident using measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers
- Good report writing and communication skills
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work
- Ability to maintain high standards whilst working under pressure
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Desirable Experience
- Experience generating AS9102 First Article Inspection reports
- Manufacturing, engineering or electronics industry experience
- Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Visual FAIRs software or Optical CMM systems
Essential Requirements
- GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade C/4 or above
- Ability to work weekly rotating shift patterns
- Flexibility to work overtime when required
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer-focused approach with a positive, can-do attitude
What's on Offer
- Permanent position with long-term career prospects
- £12.80 per hour basic rate
- 20% shift allowance on afternoon shifts
- Equivalent annual salary of approximately £29,286
- Weekly rotating shift pattern
- Training and development opportunities
- Modern manufacturing facility
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work within a quality-critical manufacturing environment
- Stable and reputable employer
Interested?
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester:
Unit A4, Elmbridge Court
Cheltenham Road East
Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
Call 01452 507500, Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00.
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