Quality Control Inspector

27 November 20252025-11-27
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Salary Dependent on Experience, plus shift allowance!

Our client is a leader in the Design and Manufacturing of bespoke valves for a variety of industries and they are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join their team!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Cover the inspection of products and processes relating to all aspects of quality control with the Company e.g. goods-received, in-process, NDT and final inspection
  • Ensure the conformance of products and processes to relevant specifications and standards and complete and maintain accurate documentation according to the Company requirements. This includes:
    • 1st Off Inspections
    • Dimensional Inspection Record Sheets
    • Dye Penetrant Inspection
    • PMI, Ferritescope & Copper Sulphate Reports
    • Works Traveller Booking
    • Goods Reject Notes
    • Non-conformance reports
    • Work instructions/procedures
    • Raw materials certification
    • Calibration of inspection equipment
  • Raise non-conformance reports where any items or events do not conform to standards or specifications/drawings
  • Using recognised quality control measuring techniques/equipment where manufacturing processes are tightly controlled to ensure the products meet agreed standards
  • Support the promotion of continuous improvement processes within the inspection team for the benefit of the Company (under the supervision of the Inspection Supervisor)
  • The ability to maintain effective professional relationships with the Inspection team, the Production Management Team, Engineering Department, Planning & Purchasing Department and F&D for all inspection issues
  • Liaison with customer representatives with regards to the inspection and final witness of goods in line with the customer’s quality requirements as stated on the Company Quality Plan

Ideal Candidate:

  • Extensive experience of using a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), both manual & CNC
  • Fully experienced with all inspection/measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, thread gauges, shadow graphs and Hardness testing equipment
  • Fully experienced PCN Level 2 NDT Inspector (Preferable)
  • Fully experienced in reading and understanding Engineering drawings
  • Conversant with materials certification
  • You must be able to remain calm under pressure especially in situations when quality requirements may conflict with production demands
  • Work to high standards of quality, within a strong safety culture and a good working knowledge of QMS ISO9001:2008 is desirable
  • Capable of working with tight deadlines and multiple deliverables
  • Good interpersonal skills and to work well in a team
  • Good numerical and literacy skills
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and internet

Working Hours:

  • 37.5 hours on a double day shift (shift allowance included)
  • Earlies: Monday to Thursday: 06:00am – 14:00pm and Friday: 06:00am – 11:00am
  • Lates: Monday to Thursday: 14:00pm – 22:00pm and Friday: 11:30am – 17:00pm

 

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