Quality Inspector

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:

• 24 days annual leave including 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(overtime paid at x1.5)

• Company pension schem

• 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!