Quality Inspectors
Advertised by Matchtech
- Location
- Southwark, London
- Salary
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Manufacturing/Surveying
- Posted
- 28 October 2026
Job description
Quality Inspector - Precision Manufacturing
📍 Southwark, London
💷 £40,000 - £ 60,000 (DOE) Plus Shares
🕒 Days, Nights & Weekend Shifts Available
Are you a hands-on Quality Inspector who enjoys being on the shop floor, working closely with production and ensuring high-precision components meet the highest standards?
We are recruiting for multiple Quality Inspectors to join a growing advanced manufacturing business producing complex components for highly regulated industries. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern machine shop environment, using a wide range of inspection equipment and CMM technology.
The Role
As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections of precision machined components, ensuring all products meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
This is a practical, hands-on inspection role suited to someone with a strong machining or manufacturing background who is confident reading engineering drawings and using a variety of inspection equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- First-off, in-process and final inspection of machined components
- Inspection of complex precision-engineered parts to tight tolerances
- Use of manual inspection equipment including:
- Verniers
- Micrometers
- Height Gauges
- Bore Gauges
- Surface Measurement Equipment
- Operating CMM equipment and interpreting results
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
- Completing inspection reports and quality documentation
- Supporting non-conformance investigations and quality improvements
- Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Production teams
- Ensuring compliance with customer and internal quality standards
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within a machine shop or precision engineering environment
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience using a variety of manual measuring equipment
- Experience operating CMMs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- A proactive and hands-on approach to quality
Desirable Experience
- Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or Advanced Manufacturing background
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001 or similar quality systems
- Experience with Zeiss, Mitutoyo, PC DMIS or other CMM platforms
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £60,000
- Multiple shift patterns available
- Overtime opportunities
- Modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Career progression and development opportunities
- The chance to work on highly complex, high-value engineering projects
If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Reference 225772364
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