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Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Leicester

Pay Rate: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour DOE

Shift: 8am to 5pm Mon to Thu / 8am to 1pm on Fri

Benefits

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Stable, long-established company with a strong reputation

Opportunities for progression within the businessAbout the Company

A well-established UK-based engineering company in the Leicestershire/Midlands region, specialising in metal presswork, CNC machining and turning, laser cutting, toolmaking, and fabrication with robotic welding, and delivering a complete end-to-end manufacturing solution from design through to finished components.

About the Quality Inspector Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Inspector to support its precision engineering and fabrication operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all components meet strict quality standards, customer specifications, and engineering requirements across a range of industries including automotive, rail, and general engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect manufactured components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications

Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections across presswork, laser-cut, and fabricated parts

Use a range of measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools

Identify and report non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented

Work closely with production teams (press brake, CNC, fabrication) to maintain quality standards

Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation

Ensure compliance with company quality systems and ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001)

Assist in internal audits and contribute to maintaining high-quality processes

Promote and uphold health & safety standards within the workplaceAbout You

Previous experience in a Quality Inspector role within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances

Experience inspecting sheet metal, presswork, or fabricated components

Proficient in using measuring and inspection equipment

Knowledge of quality standards and inspection procedures

Good communication skills and ability to work with production teams

High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvementDesirable Skills

Experience within a high-volume production environment

Knowledge of CNC processes (press brake, laser cutting, machining)

Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems

Previous experience working in automotive or similar industriesApply

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