We’re hiring for a Quality Inspector to join a leading engineering firm based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a key role for someone with a strong background in fabrication and welding inspection, who can take ownership of shop floor sign-offs and play an active role in continuous improvement projects.

You’ll be joining a growing business with a clear focus on quality, performance, and long-term success.

What’s on offer?

£40,000 - £50,000 per year (depending on experience)
7:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / 3:30pm finish on Friday
Salary bonus of between 5% - 10%
Company pension scheme
Opportunity to join an ambitious business focused on excellence

What will you be doing as a Quality Inspector?

Inspecting fabrication, welding, and painting work on the shop floor with sign-off and rejection authority
Performing root cause analysis and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting the preparation and development of SOPs for audits
Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring final product quality meets specification
Preparing the company for internal and external audits
Maintaining accurate records and inspection traceability
Working closely with production teams to identify issues and uphold quality standards

What do you need?

Proven background in fabrication and welding inspections
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
Confident using IT systems to support documentation and audit preparation

What’s nice to have?

Practical or inspection experience in steelwork and welding
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods
Financial awareness (CapEx / OpEx understanding)

If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of quality on the shop floor and make a visible impact on operations, this could be a great fit. Apply today for immediate consideration or speak with Josh at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.