Quality Inspector
Prime Appointments
Mile End · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£13 – £14 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Mile End, Essex
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Quality Inspector - Colchester - Day Shift - Temporary - Up to £14p/h
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in Colchester. This is a temporary opportunity. Working within a busy manufacturing environment producing specialist air movement and ventilation equipment. This role would suit someone with previous inspection or quality experience who is confident working from engineering drawings and using measuring equipment.
About the role:
Working within the quality and production environment, you will be responsible for inspecting manufactured components and ensuring they meet the required drawing specifications and tolerances. Using a range of precision measuring equipment and maintaining accurate inspection records. Experience with advanced scanning equipment would be advantageous as well as a good understanding of engineering inspection and the ability to work accurately.
Key Responsibilities
Inspecting components against engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
Reading dimensions, tolerances, units, revisions and drawing notes
Understanding general tolerances and individually toleranced dimensions
Using Vernier and digital calipers for external, internal, step and depth measurements
Supporting inspection using Romer Arm and AS1 scanning equipment
Recording actual measured values, equipment ID, drawing revision and acceptance status
Checking calibration status of inspection equipment before use
Identifying and quarantining non-conforming products
Raising NCRs where products do not meet the required specificationThe Ideal Candidate
Previous experience within quality inspection or a similar engineering environment
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Good understanding of dimensions and tolerances
Confident using Vernier or digital calipers
Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
Comfortable recording inspection results accurately
Good communication skills
Able to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environmentWhat's On Offer
Temporary ongoing position
£14.00 per hour
Monday to Friday
Core hours: 07:30 - 15:30
Immediate opportunity within a busy engineering manufacturing environmentApply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) and ask for Louie.
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