Quality Inspector
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | RG5 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 531345-S-65507 |
Summary
Job Title: Quality Inspector
Job Title: Days based, Perm
Location: Reading
Hours: 7am-3:30pm Mon-Thurs / 7am-2:30pm Fri (39hrs)
Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
My client is a precision manufacturing company who specialise in manufacturing components for Aerospace and Defence industries. The company have been constantly growing and investing into the latest equipment and with future plans to carry on doing so. Due to a ever growing order book our client is looking for a Quality Inspector.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our team. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for conducting inspections and tests on materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet specified quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role is key in maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with UK and international industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
⦠Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
⦠Read and interpret technical drawings, engineering blueprints, and quality standards documents.
⦠Use precision measuring tools (e.g., verniers, micrometers, gauges, CMM) to verify product dimensions, tolerances, and performance criteria.
⦠Document and report inspection results, identifying any non-conformances or deviations.
⦠Perform functional tests and visual inspections on products to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
⦠Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
⦠Conduct regular audits of production processes to ensure ongoing compliance with internal and external quality standards.
⦠Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, reports, and documentation for
⦠traceability and compliance.
⦠Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
⦠Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace and follow safe working practices.
Skills and Qualifications:
⦠Proven experience as a Quality Inspector or in a quality assurance role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
⦠Familiarity with UK and international quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and testing procedures.
⦠Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and specifications.
⦠Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
⦠Mitutoyo CMM programming experience is highly beneficial
⦠Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills to identify defects or quality issues.
⦠Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with production and engineering teams.
⦠Knowledge of quality management systems and methodologies.
⦠Basic computer skills for data entry, report generation, and record-keeping.
⦠Familiarity with health and safety regulations in the UK.
Benefits:
⦠20 days holiday + stats
⦠Overtime
⦠Pension
⦠Training and development
What next?
⦠Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦠If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@wftech.co.uk
⦠Immediate starts are available!
WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
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