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Quality Inspector (Weekends)

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Fortress Recruit are working with a leading engineering and marine manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Control Inspector (weekend shift) for their machine shop operation in Portsmouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment supporting high-quality components for the marine and defence sectors, including products supplied to Navies across the globe.

The successful candidate will play a key role across a busy machine shop, inspecting seals, bearings and machined components throughout the production process to ensure products meet drawing, specification and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

  * Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components

  * Inspect components using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and other dimensional inspection tools

  * Read and interpret engineering drawings, concessions, specifications and purchase orders

  * Raise non-conformances and support root cause investigations

  * Complete visual, dimensional and mechanical inspections

  * Work closely with QA, manufacturing, engineering and operations teams

  * Support traceability records, quality packs and class visit requirements

  * Release inspected parts to stores, assembly and packaging

  * Support OTIF targets by ensuring proactive communication across operations teams

  * Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety

  * Contribute towards continuous improvement activities

  * Use SAP and MRP systems to complete transactions and maintain quality records

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

  * Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing, engineering or machine shop environment.

  * Strong experience inspecting machined components

  * Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

  * Experience using manual inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers and thread gauges

  * Experience raising non-conformances and supporting quality investigations

  * Understanding of quality systems, traceability and inspection processes

  * Previous exposure to SAP or MRP systems

  * A background within marine, defence, aerospace, precision engineering or general manufacturing would be highly advantageous

  * A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work across multiple teams

  * Previous CMM inspection or programming experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

  * Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector looking to join a business with strong long-term prospects, varied work and a supportive team environment.

This role is based on site in Portsmouth, full time, permanent, 37 hours a week, on the weekend shift. On offer is a salary up to £34K plus shift uplift, bonus and benefits package.

To discuss the role in more detail, please click apply to submit your up-to-date CV

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