Job Title: Quality Inspector – Manufacturing
Location: St Leonards O/S, East Sussex
Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Are you a detail-driven Quality Inspector with experience in manufacturing environments, looking to play a key role in ensuring high standards across precision‑engineered products?
A well‑established manufacturing business is looking for someone just like you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist production team working on high‑quality, design‑led electrical products, where your attention to detail will ensure products meet exacting quality and aesthetic standards before reaching customers.
About the Quality Inspector Role
You’ll be responsible for inspecting and verifying a range of precision‑machined and finished components, ensuring all products meet strict quality, dimensional, and visual standards.
This role involves working with intricate and often bespoke products, where consistency, accuracy, and a methodical approach are essential.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carry out detailed inspection of components and finished products using visual and some measurement techniques
- Conduct dimensional checks using tools such as verniers, micrometres, and gauges if required
- Inspect surface finishes including polishing, coating, brushing, and other treatments
- Identify defects, non‑conformances, or inconsistencies in materials, machining, or finishing processes
- Record and report inspection results in line with quality procedures
- Work closely with production teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout manufacturing
- Ensure all inspection activities comply with company standards, ISO and health & safety procedures
What we’re looking for in this Quality Inspector Job
We’re seeking candidates with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally within precision components or high‑quality finished products.
You should have:
- Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or similar role within manufacturing or a desire to learn
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Understanding of machining and finishing processes such as polishing, anodising, or coating (advantageous)
- A methodical and organised approach to inspection and reporting
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production teams
- A proactive and reliable attitude
Why apply for this Job
This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑end, design‑led products in a stable and supportive manufacturing environment.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Competitive salary increasing dependent upon experience
- 38‑hour working week (Monday to Thursday finish at 12:00 on Fridays)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Profit share scheme
- Health cash back plan
- Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 5%)
- Opportunities for development within a skilled production environment
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