Job Description

Quality Inspector - Precision Manufacturing
Location: Hythe, Kent
Salary: 24,000 - 26,500 (negotiable dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays!
Contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment - Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a well-established precision engineering business operating within a quality-critical manufacturing environment. This organisation produces complex components to exacting customer standards and places a strong emphasis on accuracy, consistency and continuous improvement.
This role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with production teams and ensuring that finished parts meet technical drawings and specification requirements before release.
The Role

• Inspect finished components and in-process parts against technical drawings and specifications
• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections using a range of measuring equipment
• Rotate across multiple quality inspection areas to build broad process knowledge
• Identify non-conforming products and provide clear feedback to production teams
• Raise and complete non-conformance documentation, including 8D reports
• Support goods-in inspection and final inspection prior to despatch
• Maintain accurate quality records and contribute to ongoing quality improvements

About You

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Control role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to confidently read and interpret technical or engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused mindset
• Comfortable working across different departments and inspection areas
• Clear communicator, able to provide constructive feedback when issues arise

Why Join?

• Stable, long-established manufacturing business with strong staff retention
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunity to broaden inspection experience across multiple quality areas
• Competitive salary package
• Pension scheme and additional benefits
• Free on-site parking

Skills Required