Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - Waterlooville, Hampshire - £14.24ph Monday to Friday - 8am-4pm - Temp to Perm Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a stable Monday to Friday role with a growing electronics…

Pay rate £12.71 – £14.24/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 August 2026

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Quality Inspector - Waterlooville, Hampshire - £14.24ph
Monday to Friday - 8am-4pm - Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a stable Monday to Friday role with a growing electronics manufacturer in Waterlooville, Hampshire?

We're recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a quality-focused manufacturing team where you'll be inspecting high-reliability electronic assemblies in a clean, modern production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your inspection experience whilst developing your career within the electronics industry.

What's in it for you?

£14.24 per hour
No weekend working
Free parking & easy transport links
Temp to Perm opportunity
Supportive & experienced team
Clean, modern manufacturing environment
Ongoing training & development

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you'll play a key role in ensuring electronic components, PCB assemblies & finished products meet customer specifications and the highest quality standards.

You'll be responsible for:

Carrying out visual & functional inspections of electronic assemblies, PCBAs & finished products
Performing first-off, in-process & final inspections
Identifying defects including soldering faults, component placement errors & wiring discrepancies
Reading engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs & work instructions
Using inspection microscopes, vernier callipers & electronic test equipment
Recording inspection results & maintaining accurate quality documentation
Raising non-conformance reports (NCRs) where required
Supporting root cause investigations & corrective actions
Working closely with Production, Engineering & Quality teams
Maintaining high housekeeping & health & safety standards

What we're looking for

To be successful in this Quality Inspector role in Waterlooville, Hampshire, you'll ideally have:

Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or quality inspection
Experience inspecting PCB assemblies & electronic components
Ability to read engineering drawings & schematics
Strong attention to detail & a methodical approach
Experience using microscopes, measuring equipment & electronic test equipment
IPC-A-610 certification (advantageous)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems (desirable)
A positive attitude & strong team-working skillsIf you're looking for your next opportunity as a Quality Inspector in Waterlooville, Hampshire, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Job Number │ (phone number removed)/ INDINDUSTRIALBC
Location │ Waterlooville, Hampshire
Role │ Quality Inspector

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