Quality Final Inspector

Company: Technical Placements Ltd
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Location: South Wigston
Job Description:

Final Inspector / Visual Quality Inspector – South Leicester

Permanent | 2-Shift Rotation | £19.16/hr + Bonus & Overtime | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Final Inspector / Visual Quality Inspector looking to join a professional aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturer in South Leicester? This permanent role offers excellent pay, training, career progression, and a supportive working environment with a company we have recruited with for over 20 years.

Why this role is great

  • 2-shift rotation (days during training, no weekends)

  • £18.52/hr including shift allowance, plus bonus and overtime

  • 37 hours per week

  • Work for a growing, well-established manufacturer of aerospace and power generation components

  • Be part of a high-quality team delivering precision engineering products

Your role – Final Inspector / Visual Quality Inspector

  • Conduct final inspections and visual quality checks on aerospace and industrial gas turbine components

  • Inspect products prior to subcontract operations and before customer release, ensuring strict compliance with specifications

  • Complete batch cards, audit sheets, and Certificates of Compliance accurately

  • Identify, report, and segregate non-conforming materials

  • Assist with root cause investigations for defects and support quality engineering teams

  • Ensure zero customer escapes and maintain high-quality standards

Skills and experience

  • Proven visual inspection experience in a precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment

  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection techniques

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

  • Basic computer literacy; SAP experience is an advantage

  • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Shift Pattern

  • Morning: 05:45–13:45 (Mon–Thu), 05:45–10:45 (Fri)

  • Afternoon: 13:45–21:45 (Mon–Thu), 10:45–15:45 (Fri)

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced quality inspectors to join a highly respected, growing manufacturing business with excellent pay, benefits, and career progression.

Posted: March 11th, 2026