QC INSPECTOR
Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced QC Inspector to support fabric inspection and quality control activities within a fast-paced textile manufacturing environment in Keighley.
ROLE: QC Inspector
PAY RATE: £16.20 per hour
CONTRACT TYPE: ASAP – November | Night Shift | Monday to Friday | 10pm – 6am
LOCATION: Keighley
THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated inspection team responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across loom-state and finished fabric inspection processes.
This is a hands-on role suited to individuals with strong attention to detail and experience working within quality-focused manufacturing or textile environments. The role will involve leading and supporting inspection activities while ensuring daily production targets and operational standards are consistently achieved.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Inspect off-loom and finished fabric to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Carry out mandatory quality and shade checks against fabric specifications
• Patrol and mend fabric using the accumulator loom inspection system
• Accurately record and map faults using QT terminals or manual fault maps
• Identify fabric faults using tailor’s chalk in line with agreed specifications
• Allocate and transfer fabric pieces to the correct system locations with relevant allowances
• Load ‘A’ frames and manage fabric movement from finishers
• Ensure fabric presentation standards are maintained prior to delivery
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards across all working areas
• Communicate effectively with managers, peers, and production teams
• Support continuous production and operational excellence within the inspection department
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous experience within a textile or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision and accuracy
• Ability to follow processes and quality procedures consistently
• Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach to work
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment
• Understanding of health & safety procedures within manufacturing settings
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
DESIRABLE:
• Previous fabric inspection or textile quality control experience
• Experience using Lean tools and techniques
• Basic Excel and Microsoft Word skills
• Experience working night shifts within production or manufacturing environments
…