Trainee Quality Inspector

Job description

Looking to build an exciting careerin quality engineering? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where youll receive hands-on training, work with advanced inspection equipment, and develop into a skilled Quality Inspector.

Salary: £27,000
Location: UK (On-site) East Sussex
Full-Time | Permanent

The Role:

• Inspect components against engineering drawings and specifications

• Learn to carry out detailed inspections using complex datum points

• Use a range of handheld metrology tools and advanced equipment

• Measure first-off components from CNC machines

• Record inspection results accurately within company systems

• Raise non-conformances (PIFs) and communicate issues to team leaders

• Support testing and validation of components and assemblies

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified to Degree/HNC/HND level in a Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.

• Ability to read engineering drawings (basic to intermediate level)

• Some experience working with tight tolerances

• Experience using handheld inspection tools (e.g. Verniers, gauges)

• Able to follow documented instructions and processes

• Good attention to detail

• Strong communication skills

• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)

• Willingness to learn and develop within a technical environment

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar (or working towards)

Desirable:

• Experience in a CNC machine shop or manufacturing environment

• Exposure to quality tools (SPC, AQL, calibration, etc.)

• Experience using CMM or Faro Arm equipment

• Knowledge of welding or fabrication processes

Recruited UK will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible.

If you have not been contacted within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities

If you feel you meet the above criteria please apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hailsham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£26,000 Per Month

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Engineering

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