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Quality Inspector

Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers
Trent Vale · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£25,000 – £30,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Trent Vale, Staffordshire
Category
Engineering
Quality Inspector Salary: Competitive + Benefits Position: Full-time, Permanent Natoinwide Recruitment Service (NRS) has an exciting new role for a Quality Inspector with a leading global business. Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a hands-on role with a dynamic manufacturing business? We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to oversee incoming component inspections and in-process quality evaluations to ensure our standards remain consistently high. Key Responsibilities * Perform scheduled quality evaluations on incoming components, raw materials, and in-process assemblies. * Manage component release procedures, ensuring non-conforming materials are strictly contained and documented. * Raise clear non-conformance reports (NCRs) and collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues. * Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and logs in line with compliance guidelines. * Calibrate and maintain measuring tools, gauges, and testing equipment. * Support internal and external quality audit activities as required. Key Requirements * Proven experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Control technician role. * Strong ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications. * Practical expertise using standard measuring tools, gauges, and testing equipment to verify dimensions and material properties. * Solid understanding of ISO 9001 quality management standards. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). * Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the business. * A full UK driving licence. What We Offer * Competitive compensation package. * Opportunities for professional development. * Collaborative, quality-focused working environment. Who This Role Might Suit This position is ideal for candidates with a background in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, precision engineering, or mechanical assembly. It may suit professionals who have previously worked in roles such as: * Quality Control (QC) Technician / QC Inspector * Goods-In / Incoming Quality Inspector * CMM Operator / Metrology Inspector * Quality Engineer (Junior / Assistant) * Line Inspector / Final Inspector * Mechanical / Precision Assembly Inspector Location & Commute: This role is easily accessible from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Alsager, Congleton, Leek, Stone, Stafford, Market Drayton, and surrounding areas across Staffordshire and Cheshire. To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant quality control experience
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