Chief Inspector in Chelmsford

Job description

Salary: Based on skills and experience

Start: Immediate start

We’re looking for an experienced Chief Inspector to lead the Inspection Team, ensuring accurate and timely inspection of aerospace and defence components to stringent quality standards. This role is vital to maintaining and improving our AS9100-certified Quality Management System and driving continuous improvement throughout the business.

Preferred Skills:

• Senior inspection experience in aerospace, defence, or other high-precision engineering industries.
• In-depth understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Inspection and measurement techniques.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 FAIR requirements.
• Proficient in the use of manual measurement equipment, and experience with Mitutoyo CMMs.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Proven leadership, team coordination, and mentoring skills.

What Currock can offer you:

• Flexibility around the core start & finish times and finish at 12 noon on Fridays.
• Additional overtime at competitive rates can be offered Monday to Friday where required.
• 33 days holidays.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to company profits and performance targets.
• Opportunities for development.
• On site, off the street parking

Full job description available upon request.

Please apply with a copy of your CV to: Mitch Fisher, Quality Manager – careers@currock.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English