Mechanical Inspector - Defence Manufacturing
Bolton | Up to £30.38/hr Umbrella | Long-Term Contract | Potential Permanent Opportunity
Our client, a leading UK defence engineering and manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced
Mechanical Inspector
to join their Product Certification Team at their Bolton manufacturing facility.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring mechanical products and assemblies meet the highest quality standards before release. You will work within a highly regulated production environment carrying out inspection, certification and quality assurance activities on complex engineering products.
This opportunity is well suited to experienced Mechanical Inspectors, Quality Inspectors, Manufacturing Inspectors, Engineering Inspectors, Mechanical Fitters or Assembly Technicians with inspection and sign-off experience.
Key Responsibilities Inspect mechanical assemblies and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering requirements. Certify products in accordance with established certification procedures. Conduct visual and dimensional inspections. Check assemblies for workmanship, defects, damage and surface deterioration. Complete manufacturing documentation and quality records. Produce defect reports and support non-conformance investigations. Maintain inspection history records and certification documentation. Segregate and control non-conforming products. Use specialist inspection tools and equipment. Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Ensure compliance with all manufacturing and quality procedures. Maintain high housekeeping and workmanship standards.
Essential Requirements Qualifications Applicants must hold one of the following: Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline OR Level 3 Engineering qualification (ONC, Diploma or equivalent) AND Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ or equivalent where applicable)
Experience Previous mechanical inspection experience Experience inspecting and approving the work of others Manufacturing or engineering experience within a quality-driven environment Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation Strong attention to detail and quality standards Several years' experience working as a skilled engineering professional
Desirable Skills IPC 610 certification Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or Rail industry experience Continuous improvement awareness Root cause investigation experience
What's On Offer? £21.63 - £22.63 per hour PAYE £29.02 - £30.38 per hour Umbrella 37-hour working week Long-term contract opportunity Potential contract extensions Work on advanced defence manufacturing programmes Modern manufacturing facility Onsite canteen Shower facilities Bike storage Excellent motorway access
What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance
: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
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