Quality Inspector
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Overtime |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7FL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Travail Employment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JO0000016565_1768986539 |
Summary
Quality Inspector (Composite)
Location: Brackley
Type: Permanent
Pay: £33,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (40 hours/week)
Start Date:January 2026
We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector with a background in composite or carbon fibre manufacturing. Our client produces high-performance carbon fibre components for the automotive industry, including F1 teams, hypercar manufacturers, and the medical sector. You will be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for inspecting composite components and assemblies to ensure they meet stringent quality and engineering standards. The Quality Inspector position is a business critical role. All applicants are required to have experience using a Romer Arm.
N.B For this role, we are unable to consider applications from those candidates seeking visa sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities - What a typical day is- Inspection of carbon fibre and or lacquer / paint standards both mid process and prior to dispatch
- Operate precision measuring tools including CMM's Romer Arms and Surface testers.
- Inspect high quality carbon fibre automotive and racing parts to customer specifications.
- Record all non-conformance's on internal quality management database
- Identify defects such as fibre misalignment, surface irregularities and bonding issues.
- Ensure all measuring equipment is kept in good working order and calibrated correctly
- Communicate all non-conformance's to appropriate personnel
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
- Previous experience in a quality inspection role including handling non-conformance's
- Have experience in a busy / high pressure industry
- Solid understanding of inspection processes and quality standards
- Have knowledge and exposure to using a "Romer Arm" - This is essential
- Experience of working with composites will be a distinct advantage
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential
- Good communication and written skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing workloads.
You'll be joining a company that values its people and invests in their growth. Benefits include:
- Starting salary of £33,500
- 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Christmas shutdown
- Career progression opportunities and a supportive management team
Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Lynne at lynne.robertshaw@travail.co.uk for more information.
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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