Trainee Quality Inspector

Job description

Looking to build an exciting and rewarding career in Quality Engineering? This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business where precision, innovation, and development are at the heart of everything they do.

This isnt just another inspection role its a genuine career pathway. Youll receive full hands-on training, work with advanced inspection technology, and develop into a highly skilled Quality Inspector with long-term progression opportunities.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across precision-engineered components:

• Inspecting components against engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Learning advanced inspection techniques using critical datum points
• Using a range of handheld metrology tools and precision measuring equipment
• Carrying out first-off inspections from CNC machined parts
• Recording inspection results accurately within company systems
• Raising non-conformance reports (PIFs) and working closely with team leaders to resolve issues
• Supporting testing, validation, and continuous improvement of components and assemblies

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar
• Ability to read engineering drawings (basic to intermediate level)
• Experience working to tight tolerances or in precision environments
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools (verniers, gauges, micrometers, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and methodical working style
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Excel & Word)
• Willingness to learn and develop in a technical environment

Desirable:

• Experience in CNC machining or manufacturing
• Knowledge of quality systems (SPC, AQL, calibration processes)
• Exposure to CMM or Faro Arm inspection equipment
• Understanding of welding or fabrication processes

You Will Receive:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (33 days total) time to properly switch off and recharge
• 37-hour working week supporting a genuine work-life balance
• Flexible working hours helping you manage your day your way
• Private Medical Insurance (AVIVA) fast access to private healthcare when you need it
• Life Insurance (Canada Life) financial protection for added peace of mind
• Salary Sacrifice Pension (AVIVA) smarter long-term financial planning
• Cycle to Work Scheme save money and stay active
• Electric Vehicle Scheme making greener driving more affordable
• Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers support for eye health and screen use
• Annual Health Checks (Operational staff) proactive focus on wellbeing
• Annual Family Fun Day a great day out for you and your family
• Christmas Dinner & Dance celebrate success with colleagues and partners in style please take care ad effort in these it represents Recruited Uk as a comp

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career in a technical, high-precision environment where you will be trained, developed, and supported every step of the way.

Recruited UK will always aim to provide feedback where possible, however this is not always achievable due to application volumes.

If you have not been contacted within 5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion although your details may be retained for future opportunities.

If this sounds like the opportunity youve been waiting for, wed love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hailsham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£28,000 Per Month

Published at

09-05-2026

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