Quality Inspector in Derby

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Derby

Salary: £15.98 per hour + shift allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 6:00pm

Role Overview – Quality Inspector

We’re working with a well-established, high-precision manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Inspector to join their operations in Derby. This is a key role responsible for ensuring product quality, compliance, and consistency across the full manufacturing lifecycle.

Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business delivers complex components into demanding industries where accuracy and reliability are critical. You’ll play a pivotal part in supporting a strong “right first time” culture while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Working closely with cross-functional teams including production and engineering, you will ensure that all components meet required specifications, identify quality issues, and support improvement activities to enhance both processes and products.

Key Responsibilities – Quality Inspector

Carry out inspection and verification of components at all stages of the manufacturing process
Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Identify, report, and support resolution of non-conformances and recurring quality issues
Assist with root cause analysis activities (e.g. 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation
Support continuous improvement initiatives within quality and inspection processes
Collaborate with internal departments to improve product quality and efficiency
Ensure adherence to ISO standards including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
Promote a strong quality-focused culture and safe working practices across the business
Key Experience & Qualifications – Quality Inspector

Experience within a Quality Inspector or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Hands-on experience using inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gauges, and DTIs
Experience inspecting machined, fabricated, treated, or assembled components
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Good IT and documentation skills
Understanding of ISO quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001)
CMM experience advantageous but not essential
Experience in a highly regulated sector such as aerospace or automotive is beneficial
Benefits – Quality Inspector

33 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
Life assurance (3x annual salary)
Stable, long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing business
Training and development opportunities
For more information on this position, please contact Ben Dawson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).

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