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Quality Inspector CNC

Olive and Cedar Recruitment Ltd
Hayes · posted 15 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Hayes, Greater London
Category
Automotive/Aerospace
Quality Inspector – CNC Hayes, West London Up to £55,000 per annum + Overtime Days | 39 Hours Per Week | Early Friday Finish An established and growing precision engineering company in Hayes is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join its inspection team on a permanent basis. The company operates a busy subcontract machining facility producing precision components for demanding industries including Aerospace, MOD and Commercial Engineering. With continued investment, a strong order book and further growth planned, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector looking for a secure, long-term position within a well-established engineering business. As an Aersoapce/ CNC Quality Inspector you will be responsible for: ● You'll be responsible for inspecting precision machined components throughout the manufacturing process, working closely with the machining and production teams to ensure components meet drawing and customer requirements. ● The position will involve a combination of manual dimensional inspection and CMM inspection, with access to a well-equipped inspection department. ● First-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components ● Dimensional inspection using verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other conventional measuring equipment ● Setting and operating CMM inspection equipment ● Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings ● Checking components against tight tolerances and customer specifications ● Recording inspection results and maintaining relevant quality documentation What We're Looking For in the succesful Aerospace Quality Inspector: We're looking for somebody with a strong background in Quality Inspection within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment. You don't need to tick every box. A strong precision engineering inspector with excellent conventional inspection skills and the right technical background will still be considered, particularly if you're looking to further develop your CMM experience. Ideally, as a the succesful aerospace Quality Inspector you'll have: ● Previous experience inspecting CNC machined or precision engineered components ● Strong dimensional inspection skills ● Confidence working from technical engineering drawings ● Good understanding of tolerances and precision measurement ● Experience using conventional inspection equipment ● CMM experience would be highly advantageous ● Ability to set and operate CMM equipment would be particularly beneficial ● CMM programming experience would be a strong advantage ● Experience within Aerospace, Defence/MOD or another high-precision industry would be beneficial ● Knowledge of GD&T and First Article Inspection would also be advantageous What's On Offer? ● Competitive salary up to £55,000, depending on experience ● 39-hour working week ● Permanent day shift ● Early finish every Friday ● Overtime available ● Varied precision engineering work ● Well-maintained machinery and inspection equipment ● Long-term, secure position with a growing order book ● Training and development where required ● Holiday entitlement ● Company pension ● Sick pay ● On-site parking ● Friendly and supportive working environment This position would suit an experienced Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, CNC Inspector, CMM Inspector or Precision Engineer looking for a stable days-based position within a growing precision engineering business. Apply now for further information and a confidential discussion
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