Quality Inspector – Permanent Opportunity (Southend)

Are you an experienced quality professional with an engineering background? Our client, a respected manufacturer in Southend, is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join their team on a permanent basis.

What You’ll Do:

Oversee quality assurance throughout the production process, ensuring products meet both internal standards and customer expectations.
Perform inspections and validations of components at various stages of manufacture.
Prepare and complete First Article Inspection reports.
Handle non-conformance issues for both suppliers and customers, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Work closely with colleagues to meet quality and output goals.
Contribute to embedding quality practices within the manufacturing workflow.
Serve as an authorised signatory for quality releases.

What We’re Looking For:

Solid engineering background with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Hands-on experience in the aerospace industry is highly desirable.
Previous involvement in quality control or assurance roles.
Recent experience with First Article Inspections and internal/external audits.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills and proficiency with computers.
Eagerness to learn new technologies, such as Laser Measuring Machine programming.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

What’s on Offer:

16 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Four-day work week: Monday to Thursday, 06:45 – 16:30 (37 hours)
Paid morning break and half-hour lunch
Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
Company pension scheme
Health cash plan and life insurance
Employee assistance programme, including 24-hour GP access
Discounts on shopping vouchers
Monthly pay (20th of each month)
Three-month probationary period

If you’re passionate about quality and have a background in engineering-especially within aerospace-this is a fantastic chance to join a well-established company in Southend. Apply today to take the next step in your career!