Quality Inspector

A leading automotive manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join its team on a contract basis. This role suits someone with strong auditing and paperwork discipline, who is also hands-on…

Pay rate £28 – £37.50/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 August 2026

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About this contract

A leading automotive manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join its team on a contract basis. This role suits someone with strong auditing and paperwork discipline, who is also hands-on and able to support inspection work on the shop floor as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate and complete audit trail by reviewing and auditing quality documentation.
Triage quality paperwork/issues, resolving straightforward matters and escalating more complex issues to Quality Engineering or Engineering.
Support shop-floor inspection activities, providing verification and practical hands-on support.
Conduct final inspection to ensure parts meet drawings/specifications prior to release.
Raise and document non-conformances (NCRs) with clear written detail and strong traceability.
Communicate inspection outcomes and quality concerns clearly to production and engineering stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Proven experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Strong ability to read engineering drawings and work to defined standards and processes.
Confident producing and maintaining high-quality documentation (audit details, reports, NCR write-ups).
Practical and proactive approach; comfortable being visible on the shop floor and supporting inspection activities.
Experience supporting containment activity (e.g., isolating suspect stock, assisting with sort/inspection activity, documenting outcomes, and supporting escalation/closure).

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of metrology and GD&T.
Exposure to CMM inspection (beneficial, not essential).If you're an experienced Quality Inspector looking to progress and join a supportive team, we'd like to hear from you - please apply

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