QA General Inspector
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hereford, Herefordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Techtest Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
QA GENERAL INSPECTOR - ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD
If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We have over 6 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Working for us you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary business.
Based at our production facility at Rotherwas, due to continuing growth of the company, an opportunity has arisen for a Quality General Inspector to join the team. Working in close association with Quality, Production & Production Engineering staff, demonstrating compliance to regulations and continuing to ensure high quality standards are met through manufacturing.
Requisite capabilities:
Previous QA experience is essential requisite of this role with the ability to read and fully understand engineering drawings and must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Ensuring all products are made to the standard specification set by the design department.
• Working with the chef inspector to ensure that all assemblies and sub-assemblies are made in accordance with production documentation and drawings.
• Undertaking Internal audits as required.
• Managing FAI’s reports and assisting with measurements if required.
• Completing Customer’s questionnaire.
• Inspecting products at all stages of assembly including printed circuit boards and soldiering joints as/when re-quired.
• Logging of failures onto PC for weekly analysis and review.
• Ensuring that inspection area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Goods in inspection as/when required.
• Inspection of machined parts and assemblies made in house and made by subcontractors as/when required.
• Overseeing of stage inspection of all work produced within Techtest/Techdev departments as/when required.
• Being fully aware of Company Standards and raise Change Notices as required.
• Writing of WP’s and procedures relating to Quality Assurance Matters.
• The Maintenance of a database relating to Pass or Reject items.
• Ordering new parts/tools when required.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Any other reasonable task asked by the Quality Manager.
• From time to time you may be asked to drive a Company Vehicle whilst on Company business.
Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.
• Full time position.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.
If you want to find out more about one of Herefordshire’s largest hi-tech companies then please visit our website; www.hr-smith.com
If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to recruitment@hrsmith.biz
The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ
If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We have over 6 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Working for us you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary business.
Based at our production facility at Rotherwas, due to continuing growth of the company, an opportunity has arisen for a Quality General Inspector to join the team. Working in close association with Quality, Production & Production Engineering staff, demonstrating compliance to regulations and continuing to ensure high quality standards are met through manufacturing.
Requisite capabilities:
Previous QA experience is essential requisite of this role with the ability to read and fully understand engineering drawings and must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Ensuring all products are made to the standard specification set by the design department.
• Working with the chef inspector to ensure that all assemblies and sub-assemblies are made in accordance with production documentation and drawings.
• Undertaking Internal audits as required.
• Managing FAI’s reports and assisting with measurements if required.
• Completing Customer’s questionnaire.
• Inspecting products at all stages of assembly including printed circuit boards and soldiering joints as/when re-quired.
• Logging of failures onto PC for weekly analysis and review.
• Ensuring that inspection area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Goods in inspection as/when required.
• Inspection of machined parts and assemblies made in house and made by subcontractors as/when required.
• Overseeing of stage inspection of all work produced within Techtest/Techdev departments as/when required.
• Being fully aware of Company Standards and raise Change Notices as required.
• Writing of WP’s and procedures relating to Quality Assurance Matters.
• The Maintenance of a database relating to Pass or Reject items.
• Ordering new parts/tools when required.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Any other reasonable task asked by the Quality Manager.
• From time to time you may be asked to drive a Company Vehicle whilst on Company business.
Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.
• Full time position.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.
If you want to find out more about one of Herefordshire’s largest hi-tech companies then please visit our website; www.hr-smith.com
If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to recruitment@hrsmith.biz
The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ