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Mechanical Inspector
Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire (Commutable by car from Oxford, Thame, Aylesbury, Abingdon, Didcot, Wheatley, Wallingford, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Bicester)
Salary: Up to £32,500 per annum + benefits
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)
This role would also be suitable for candidates with strong experience using handheld inspection tools (verniers, callipers), confidence reading engineering drawings, and a background in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defence, or automotive.
Syntech Recruitment is working with a highly respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, known for producing safety-critical, life-saving equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability, strong benefits, and a genuine focus on quality.
As a Mechanical Inspector, you’ll play a key role in ensuring precision-engineered components meet stringent aerospace and defence standards before release.
Mechanical Inspector Benefits
- Salary up to £32,500 (depending on experience)
- Overtime paid at 1.5x (typically 5–10 hours per week)
- Non-contributory pension (9%)
- Healthcare plan & life assurance
- Annual bonus (1–3% of salary, including overtime)
- Early Friday finish for improved work–life balance
- Work on safety-critical aerospace components
- Clean, modern working environment
- Long-term permanent role with development opportunities
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Mechanical Inspector Responsibilities
- Inspecting precision-engineered mechanical components and assemblies
- Conducting detailed checks on safety-critical cartridges and equipment
- Using handheld inspection tools such as verniers and callipers
- Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
- Ensuring all parts meet aerospace and defence quality standards
- Working collaboratively within a busy quality inspection team
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Mechanical Inspector Requirements
- Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Hands-on inspection experience using verniers, callipers, and similar tools
- Capable of working in metric and imperial measurements
- Background in a precision manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of GD&T desirable but not essential
- High attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
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Simply apply today to speak with one of our consultants.
All candidates will be required to complete baseline security vetting (BPSS) prior to employment commencing.
