Quality Inspector

Company: Technical Placements
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Location: Wigston Magna
Job Description:

South Leicester | Permanent | 37 Hours | 3-Shift Rotation | Up to £19.30 per hour + Overtime + BonusExcellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector, CMM Dimensional Inspector or Engineering Inspector to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in South Leicester.We have recruited for this growing manufacturer for over 20 years. They manufacture precision components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries and offer excellent working conditions, long-term stability and opportunities for development.The Central Inspector will be responsible for carrying out dimensional and quality inspection across the manufacturing facility, ensuring components are produced to the required engineering specifications and customer standards.The Role

You will carry out a variety of inspection activities including:First-off inspection of machined componentsDimensional inspection to tight tolerancesConventional and CMM inspectionIn-process and sample inspectionsReceipt inspection of components returning from subcontractorsReading and interpreting engineering drawings and method specificationsVisual inspection of manufactured componentsIdentifying non-conformances and completing relevant documentationAirflow inspection where requiredEnsuring components meet strict customer and quality requirementsWhat We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:Previous experience within quality, CMM, dimensional or engineering inspectionExperience inspecting precision-engineered components to tight tolerancesGood understanding of engineering drawingsExperience using conventional inspection and measuring equipmentExperience using CMM machinesPrevious experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environmentExcellent attention to detailBasic computer literacySAP experience would be advantageous but is not essentialAbility to work independently and as part of a manufacturing teamPay

£18.73 per hour starting rate, including 21% shift premiumIncreasing to £19.30 per hour following successful completion of trainingOvertime availableBonus schemeHours

37 hours per week – rotating 3-shift pattern, Monday to Friday.Morning:Monday–Thursday: 05:45–13:45Friday: 05:45–10:45Afternoon:Monday–Thursday: 13:45–21:45Friday: 10:45–15:45Night:Monday–Thursday: 21:45–05:45Friday: 15:45–20:45During the initial training period:Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:25Friday: 08:00–13:20Benefits

Permanent position26 days floating holiday + 7 statutory daysHoliday entitlement increases after 10 yearsOvertime availableCompany pensionBonus schemeSick payFree on-site parkingCycle-to-work schemeEmployee discountsReferral programmeThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspector to join a well-established aerospace manufacturer offering long-term stability, excellent working conditions and future development opportunities.Full Job Description available on request.If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial confidential discussion.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026