Travail Employment Group
Brackley, Northamptonshire
Quality Inspector Team Leader, Brackley, Permanent opportunity, Monday to Friday working, no shift work, overtime available when busy. Christmas Shut down and Bank Holidays off, starting salary of 31,200 - 33,000 DOE We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Inspector Team Leader to join our client who manufacture parts for the automotive industry. As the Quality Inspector Team Leader you will be hands on carrying out Quality Inspections and you will also be responsible for the day to day management of a small team of Quality Inspectors covering the following areas. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the inspection team, ensuring job schedules are adhered to, quality is met, and 100% on time delivery is met. Attending Quality meetings with the quality and production teams to assist with resolving customer issues including reviewing components that are considered borderline Ensuring the team have produced all the work to the highest standards. Look after the teams HR requirements including being a mentor and offering day to day support. Ensure that all parts inspected are in line with the customer; carbon fibre and or lacquer / paint standards both mid process and prior to dispatch Work with other department heads to re-work non-conforming products Communicate and record all non-conformances on the internal quality management database. Ensure that the inspection department is compliant with the quality management system and company procedures Ensure all measuring equipment is kept in good working order and calibrated accordingly Maintain a clean and tidy working environment. Work with the Goods Out Team to determine priority of work and allocate labour accordingly To deal with any engineering changes and ensure quality manuals are up to date Essential Experience To be considered for this role you will have previously worked as a Quality Inspector Supervisor / Team Leader within an engineering / manufacturing company ideally within the automotive or carbon fibre sectors. Other sectors will be considered however we are unable to accept applications from candidates who come from the food manufacturing sectors. Other skills and experience we are looking for are the following Experience of managing a small team, working to job schedules and meeting daily targets whilst dealing with dealing with recruitment, absence, disciplinary and performance reviews Be approachable with a positive attitude with the desire to lead by example. Have experience in working within a very busy environment Have excellent communication skills Be able to work under pressure and deal with ever changing priorities. Have constant Health & Safety Awareness. Desirable Experience Working with CAD Use of inspection measuring arms Ability to inspect paint paints Knowledge of composite manufacturing Benefits package consists of Company Pension 31 days holiday including bank holidays Private Health-care Christmas shut down If you are looking for a new challenge, in a leadership role that offers you a good work life balance then please apply by sending your CV, or for more information please contact Lynne in the Wellingborough Office. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Quality Inspector Team Leader, Brackley, Permanent opportunity, Monday to Friday working, no shift work, overtime available when busy. Christmas Shut down and Bank Holidays off, starting salary of 31,200 - 33,000 DOE We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Inspector Team Leader to join our client who manufacture parts for the automotive industry. As the Quality Inspector Team Leader you will be hands on carrying out Quality Inspections and you will also be responsible for the day to day management of a small team of Quality Inspectors covering the following areas. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the inspection team, ensuring job schedules are adhered to, quality is met, and 100% on time delivery is met. Attending Quality meetings with the quality and production teams to assist with resolving customer issues including reviewing components that are considered borderline Ensuring the team have produced all the work to the highest standards. Look after the teams HR requirements including being a mentor and offering day to day support. Ensure that all parts inspected are in line with the customer; carbon fibre and or lacquer / paint standards both mid process and prior to dispatch Work with other department heads to re-work non-conforming products Communicate and record all non-conformances on the internal quality management database. Ensure that the inspection department is compliant with the quality management system and company procedures Ensure all measuring equipment is kept in good working order and calibrated accordingly Maintain a clean and tidy working environment. Work with the Goods Out Team to determine priority of work and allocate labour accordingly To deal with any engineering changes and ensure quality manuals are up to date Essential Experience To be considered for this role you will have previously worked as a Quality Inspector Supervisor / Team Leader within an engineering / manufacturing company ideally within the automotive or carbon fibre sectors. Other sectors will be considered however we are unable to accept applications from candidates who come from the food manufacturing sectors. Other skills and experience we are looking for are the following Experience of managing a small team, working to job schedules and meeting daily targets whilst dealing with dealing with recruitment, absence, disciplinary and performance reviews Be approachable with a positive attitude with the desire to lead by example. Have experience in working within a very busy environment Have excellent communication skills Be able to work under pressure and deal with ever changing priorities. Have constant Health & Safety Awareness. Desirable Experience Working with CAD Use of inspection measuring arms Ability to inspect paint paints Knowledge of composite manufacturing Benefits package consists of Company Pension 31 days holiday including bank holidays Private Health-care Christmas shut down If you are looking for a new challenge, in a leadership role that offers you a good work life balance then please apply by sending your CV, or for more information please contact Lynne in the Wellingborough Office. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Trainee Quality Inspector (Mechanical) 35,000 - 40,000 + Annual Pay Review + Career Progression + Training Opportunities + Mon-Fri + Company Benefits Salisbury Are you a Quality Inspector seeking a hands-on and varied role within a supportive, growing organisation? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that has been a leader in carburettor manufacturing and restoration since 1971, offering excellent career development and training opportunities. This company is a trusted name in the automotive sector, specialising in SU, Amal, and Zenith carburettors, supplying enthusiasts, workshops, and collectors across the UK. With their continued growth, they're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to help uphold and improve their high manufacturing and restoration standards. In this role, you'll work closely with engineers and management to ensure all products meet strict quality requirements. You'll be responsible for identifying and resolving quality concerns, conducting first-off inspections, and ensuring a smooth, efficient quality process. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic workshop environment while developing your technical expertise. This role would suit a Trainee Quality Inspector or similar with a mechanical background looking for a hands on role within a market leading company. The Role: Conduct inspections on restored carburettors and associated components Identify and address tooling, assembly, and inventory quality concerns Work closely with the Machine Shop Supervisor and Engineering Manager to provide actionable feedback Support continuous improvement efforts across production processes Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm The Person: Trainee Quality Inspector or similar with a background in mechanical engineering Commutable to Salisbury BBBH20636 Reference:
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Trainee Quality Inspector (Mechanical) 35,000 - 40,000 + Annual Pay Review + Career Progression + Training Opportunities + Mon-Fri + Company Benefits Salisbury Are you a Quality Inspector seeking a hands-on and varied role within a supportive, growing organisation? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that has been a leader in carburettor manufacturing and restoration since 1971, offering excellent career development and training opportunities. This company is a trusted name in the automotive sector, specialising in SU, Amal, and Zenith carburettors, supplying enthusiasts, workshops, and collectors across the UK. With their continued growth, they're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to help uphold and improve their high manufacturing and restoration standards. In this role, you'll work closely with engineers and management to ensure all products meet strict quality requirements. You'll be responsible for identifying and resolving quality concerns, conducting first-off inspections, and ensuring a smooth, efficient quality process. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic workshop environment while developing your technical expertise. This role would suit a Trainee Quality Inspector or similar with a mechanical background looking for a hands on role within a market leading company. The Role: Conduct inspections on restored carburettors and associated components Identify and address tooling, assembly, and inventory quality concerns Work closely with the Machine Shop Supervisor and Engineering Manager to provide actionable feedback Support continuous improvement efforts across production processes Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm The Person: Trainee Quality Inspector or similar with a background in mechanical engineering Commutable to Salisbury BBBH20636 Reference:
We are recruiting for a highly motivated Lead Quality Inspector to join a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment specialising in high-end automotive and motorsport components. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an inspection team, working to the highest industry standards and ensuring exceptional quality for world-class customers. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day activities of the inspection team, ensuring quality targets and delivery schedules are consistently achieved. Oversee inspection processes to verify parts meet customer standards, including cosmetic checks of panels and surface finishes. Attend quality meetings and collaborate with production teams to resolve customer concerns. Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and support needed to perform effectively, including day-to-day HR requirements. Record and communicate all non-conformances, maintaining accurate data in the internal quality management system. Uphold compliance with quality management systems, processes, and industry standards. Ensure measuring equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for use. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment. Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a fast-paced or high-pressure industry. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to drive performance and meet daily targets. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in cosmetic inspection of components. Excellent communication and written skills. Confident using common computer applications. Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills. Experience in composites or automotive environments is highly desirable. Knowledge of Romer Arm and PowerInspect (probing and scanning) would be a distinct advantage. A strong awareness of health and safety at all times. What's on Offer Competitive salary package 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Private healthcare Overtime opportunities during peak periods Career development in a growing organisation
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting for a highly motivated Lead Quality Inspector to join a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment specialising in high-end automotive and motorsport components. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an inspection team, working to the highest industry standards and ensuring exceptional quality for world-class customers. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day activities of the inspection team, ensuring quality targets and delivery schedules are consistently achieved. Oversee inspection processes to verify parts meet customer standards, including cosmetic checks of panels and surface finishes. Attend quality meetings and collaborate with production teams to resolve customer concerns. Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and support needed to perform effectively, including day-to-day HR requirements. Record and communicate all non-conformances, maintaining accurate data in the internal quality management system. Uphold compliance with quality management systems, processes, and industry standards. Ensure measuring equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for use. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment. Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in a quality inspection role within a fast-paced or high-pressure industry. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to drive performance and meet daily targets. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in cosmetic inspection of components. Excellent communication and written skills. Confident using common computer applications. Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills. Experience in composites or automotive environments is highly desirable. Knowledge of Romer Arm and PowerInspect (probing and scanning) would be a distinct advantage. A strong awareness of health and safety at all times. What's on Offer Competitive salary package 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Private healthcare Overtime opportunities during peak periods Career development in a growing organisation
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
CNC Quality Inspector (Progression to Chief Inspector) 35,000 - 40,000 + Days Based + Xmas Shutdown + Training and Development Dunstable, Bedfordshire Are you a Quality Inspector from a CNC/Workshop background looking for a role that can offer direct progression into a senior position, where you will have full autonomy to make improvements and have responsibility for all inspections? In this role you will be working in a close partnership with the Quality Manager, covering all aspects of inspection and procedure. As a technical authority, you will be able to make improvements to processes. Day-to-day, you'll be a CMM and using hand-tools to inspect and measure parts. This company create parts for many industries on short notice. They supply some of the biggest names in Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aerospace and the heavy engineering sectors. They have brilliant staff retention, enabling personal growth and career development. This role would suit a Quality Inspector from a CNC/Workshop background looking to take a step up into a senior position offering responsibility, authority and technical progression. The Role: Using CMM and Hand-Tools to inspect parts Driving Quality improvement with support from the Quality Manager Authority to create new processes Direct progression to Chief Inspector Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, 2:30pm finish on Friday The Person: Quality Inspector CNC/Workshop background Looking to take a step up Job Reference: BBBH 21452 Quality, Inspector, ISO, 9001, AS, ISO9001, AS9100, 9100, CMM, Operator, Inspection, Engineer, Callipers, Gauges, Engineer, Manufacturing, CNC, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
CNC Quality Inspector (Progression to Chief Inspector) 35,000 - 40,000 + Days Based + Xmas Shutdown + Training and Development Dunstable, Bedfordshire Are you a Quality Inspector from a CNC/Workshop background looking for a role that can offer direct progression into a senior position, where you will have full autonomy to make improvements and have responsibility for all inspections? In this role you will be working in a close partnership with the Quality Manager, covering all aspects of inspection and procedure. As a technical authority, you will be able to make improvements to processes. Day-to-day, you'll be a CMM and using hand-tools to inspect and measure parts. This company create parts for many industries on short notice. They supply some of the biggest names in Oil & Gas, Automotive, Aerospace and the heavy engineering sectors. They have brilliant staff retention, enabling personal growth and career development. This role would suit a Quality Inspector from a CNC/Workshop background looking to take a step up into a senior position offering responsibility, authority and technical progression. The Role: Using CMM and Hand-Tools to inspect parts Driving Quality improvement with support from the Quality Manager Authority to create new processes Direct progression to Chief Inspector Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, 2:30pm finish on Friday The Person: Quality Inspector CNC/Workshop background Looking to take a step up Job Reference: BBBH 21452 Quality, Inspector, ISO, 9001, AS, ISO9001, AS9100, 9100, CMM, Operator, Inspection, Engineer, Callipers, Gauges, Engineer, Manufacturing, CNC, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you
Quality Inspector Poole £18ph (Day Shift) Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision engineering? Do you enjoy working in a structured environment where quality is everything? If you're motivated by accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement, this Quality Inspector role could be your ideal next step. You ll be joining a long-established precision engineering company in Ferndown, supplying complex components to high-spec sectors including aerospace , nuclear , and automotive . With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation, this is a business where your technical expertise and process-driven mindset will be truly valued. As Quality Inspector, you will benefit from: £18ph on a stable day shift Long-term opportunity with a respected local employer Exposure to high-spec, precision engineering projects Autonomy and ownership over inspection processes Structured and process-led working environment As Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include: Inspecting raw materials and finished components to ensure compliance with specifications Using precision tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances Maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation for traceability Collaborating with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 standards As Quality Inspector, your experience will include: Previous experience in a mechanical inspection or precision manufacturing role Proficiency in using inspection tools and interpreting technical drawings Familiarity with ISO9001 and ideally AS9100 quality standards A methodical approach to documentation and compliance If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Quality Inspector Poole £18ph (Day Shift) Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision engineering? Do you enjoy working in a structured environment where quality is everything? If you're motivated by accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement, this Quality Inspector role could be your ideal next step. You ll be joining a long-established precision engineering company in Ferndown, supplying complex components to high-spec sectors including aerospace , nuclear , and automotive . With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation, this is a business where your technical expertise and process-driven mindset will be truly valued. As Quality Inspector, you will benefit from: £18ph on a stable day shift Long-term opportunity with a respected local employer Exposure to high-spec, precision engineering projects Autonomy and ownership over inspection processes Structured and process-led working environment As Quality Inspector, your responsibilities will include: Inspecting raw materials and finished components to ensure compliance with specifications Using precision tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances Maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation for traceability Collaborating with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions Ensuring compliance with ISO9001 standards As Quality Inspector, your experience will include: Previous experience in a mechanical inspection or precision manufacturing role Proficiency in using inspection tools and interpreting technical drawings Familiarity with ISO9001 and ideally AS9100 quality standards A methodical approach to documentation and compliance If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information.
