Quality Inspector - Fitout

Job Description:

About Wiltech Acoustics & Rehlko
Wiltech Acoustics, now proudly operating under the Rehlko group (formerly Kohler Energy), is entering an exciting period of growth, investment, and operational transformation. As part of Rehlko’s global energy‑resilience network, Wiltech continues to build on its long‑standing reputation as a leading UK manufacturer of acoustic canopies, generator enclosures, and industrial noise‑control engineering solutions.

Our fully integrated manufacturing site in Loughborough manages every stage of production in‑house from raw material processing and fabrication through to welding, painting, and final assembly of bespoke acoustic units.

Joining Wiltech now means becoming part of a strengthened and well‑funded organisation with significant opportunities emerging through the Rehlko transition. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Inspector – Fitout.

The Role
The role oversees the full quality verification process, reviewing approved drawings and specifications, assessing workmanship quality, validating tolerances and finishes, and ensuring all elements meet technical and aesthetic requirements. Acting as the final quality gatekeeper, the inspector raises and tracks snagging lists, ensures non‑conformances are resolved, verifies corrective actions, and confirms full compliance before sign‑off.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing all approved drawings, specs, ITPs and quality requirements for fit‑out.
• Verifying workmanship quality, alignment, tolerances, finishes, and functional performance.
• Ensuring fixings, sealants, interfaces and safety elements comply with approved details.
• Raising structured snagging lists, identifying defects and tracking their closure.
• Re‑inspecting rectified works prior to acceptance or dispatch.
• Lead internal audits throughout the audit cycle and drive continuous improvement activities in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) for manufactured, prefabricated, or completed items prior to dispatch or handover.
• Approve or reject final quality status for project delivery, handover, or dispatch and maintain complete quality records.
• Attend client, consultant, and authority inspections as the quality focal point for final work and deliveries.

 
What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in fit‑out or manufacturing quality control.
• Deep understanding of inspection methodologies, tolerances, standards and ITP frameworks.
• Assist in the safe delivery of products, adhering to all relevant safety and quality guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Liaise with other departments to foster strong communication and collaboration.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for delivering flawless work.
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes, increasing efficiency and product quality.

Why Join Wiltech Acoustics?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Shift allowance for afternoons and nights.
• Full-time, permanent role within a growing Rehlko group business.
• Work in a well-equipped, growing manufacturing facility in Loughborough.
• Be part of a company with a good heritage, now strengthened by Rehlko’s global capability.
• Long-term stability, investment and improved processes thanks to the Rehlko transition.
• Family-run culture with supportive leadership and a close-knit team.
• Opportunities for skill development, cross-training and future progression within the wider Wilmott Group.