Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION



Our client is a leading UK trailer engineering and manufacturing company, operating



from a large facility in Grantham. The business has undergone significant investment



and transformation in recent years, with expansion of product lines, modern fabrication



machinery, upgraded facilities, and a growing workforce.



Purpose of the Role



The Incoming Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting and verifying that incoming



raw materials, components and supplies meet established quality standards and



specifications before releasing to production. This role ensures that nonconforming



materials identified, documented and handled according to company procedures to



maintain product quality and compliance.



Key Responsibilities


Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspections of incoming materials,


parts and products according to drawings, specifications and standards.


Review supplier certificates of compliance, test reports and other relevant


documentation.


Use precision measuring tools and equipment such as callipers, micrometres,


gauges and other tools.


Document inspection results accurately in logs, databases or quality records.

Identify and segregate nonconforming materials and communicate findings to


relevant departments.


Collaborate with the Purchasing and Engineering teams to resolve supplier


quality issues.


Ensure that inspection tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.

Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier


quality.


Follow safety protocols, quality policies and work instructions.


Required Skills & Experience



Education & Experience:


High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or technical certification


preferred)


Minimum 3 years of experience in quality inspection (preferably in


manufacturing/automotive industry)


Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality management systems


Technical Skills:


Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and specifications

Proficient with ERP system (Desirable)

Experience with basic measuring tools and inspection techniques

Basic computer skills (MS Office)


Soft Skills:


Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Good communication, able to liaise across functions, with internal teams and


external suppliers and teamwork abilities


Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


Terms & Benefits


Full-time, permanent contract

Working hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 13:00 Friday

25 Days Holiday Entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

* Opportunity to work in a growing facility with investment in technology and processes