Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Quality Inspector
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Braintree, Essex
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Quality Inspector - [Location] - Day Shift - Full Time - £15.75 p/h
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a busy manufacturing environment. This is a full-time opportunity offering the chance to play a key role within the production process, ensuring products meet the required quality standards and identifying issues before they progress further through production. This role would suit someone with previous manufacturing experience who has excellent attention to detail, is confident reading technical drawings.
About The Role
Working across different stages of the production line, you will be responsible for carrying out hands-on inspections of materials, components, and finished products. You will use drawings, specifications, and measuring equipment to ensure products meet the required standards. As a Quality Inspector, you will also be one of the first points of contact when defects are identified, working directly with production teams to resolve quality issues.
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Key Responsibilities
- Inspecting materials, components, and finished products against technical drawings and specifications
- Carrying out in-process quality checks throughout production
- Recording measurements, defects, and corrective actions accurately
- Identifying and quarantining non-conforming products
- Supporting root-cause investigations and corrective actions
- Working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience within a manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and inconsistencies
- Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Comfortable using measuring equipment including tape measures, gauges, and templates
- Good understanding of quality control and non-conformance procedures
- Able to manage multiple inspections and priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Good IT literacy and comfortable completing digital inspection records
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Desirable (for Top Salary Bracket)
- Previous Quality Inspector experience
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Experience with quality control and non-conformance processes
- Previous experience using inspection and measuring equipment
What's On Offer
- £15.75 per hour
- Full-time opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment
- Hands-on quality inspection role
Apply today for immediate consideration or contact us on 01376 502999 and ask for Louie.
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