Quality Inspector
27 days ago
Loughborough
Quality Inspectors – Welding, Paint & Fit-Out (3 Separate Roles) Location: Loughborough Salary: Up to £38,000 per year (depending on experience) Shift Options: Days: 07:30 – 16:30 (Mon–Thursday), 07:30 – 12:30 (Friday) Early: 06:00 – 14:00 Late: 14:00 – 22:00 (15% shift allowance) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting for three separate Quality Inspector positions within a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business in Loughborough. Due to continued investment and expansion, the company is strengthening its quality team across the following areas: Quality Inspector – Welding & Fabrication Quality Inspector – Paint & Finishing Quality Inspector – Fit-Out / Final Assembly Each role plays a key part in ensuring products meet technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements prior to dispatch. Role 1: Quality Inspector – Welding & Fabrication • Inspect welds and fabricated components to drawings and specifications, • Monitor welding processes and identify non-conformances, • Support welding procedures and welder qualifications, • Conduct internal audits in line with ISO 9001:2015, • Maintain inspection and compliance documentation, • NDT knowledge (Dye Penetrant desirable) Ideal background: Welding inspection, fabrication quality control, knowledge of ISO 9001. Role 2: Quality Inspector – Paint & Finishing • Carry out in-process paint inspections (visual, DFT, WFT, adhesion, P.I.G testing), • Verify surface preparation and environmental conditions, • Inspect finished components for defects and finish quality, • Maintain calibration records and quality documentation, • Support internal audits and continuous improvement Ideal background: Paint, coating, or finishing inspection within manufacturing. Role 3: Quality Inspector – Fit-Out / Final Assembly • Review drawings, specifications, and ITPs, • Inspect alignment, tolerances, finishes, fixings, seals, and functionality, • Produce snagging lists and monitor corrective actions, • Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI), • Attend client inspections when required, • Maintain accurate quality records Ideal background: Manufacturing inspection, fit-out projects, or final assembly quality control. What We’re Looking For (All Roles) • Experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment, • Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015, • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Health & Safety focused What’s On Offer • Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience, • 15% shift allowance for late shift roles, • Modern manufacturing environment, • Growing, well-invested business, • Training and development opportunities, • Long-term career potential Apply Now If you have experience in welding, paint/finishing, or fit-out inspection, we want to hear from you. Contact Adam at Elite People or click 'Apply Now' and send your CV today