Quality Inspector/Welding Inspector

Job Description:

Quality / Welding Inspector – Day Shift

Location: Leicester
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum (Negotiable DOE)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 17:15 (39 hours per week)
Job Type: Permanent (Temp to Perm)
Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join a long-established engineering company in Leicester. We are open to applicants from both quality and welding backgrounds.

This role would be particularly suitable for a skilled welder who can read technical drawings and understands weld quality, but no longer wants to weld on a daily basis. The salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual and dimensional inspection of welded and fabricated components
• Using measuring tools such as verniers, callipers, gauges and other metrology equipment
• Checking parts against engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Accurately recording inspection results
• Working with production and welding teams to resolve quality concerns
• Ensuring products meet required standards before dispatch
• Keeping the inspection area tidy, safe and well organised

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in quality inspection or strong welding/fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of weld quality, tolerances and fabrication standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organised and able to follow established quality processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Day shift / 4-day working week – long weekends every week
• Long-term stability with temp-to-perm opportunity
• Modern, clean and well-equipped engineering environment
• Perfect opportunity for an experienced welder looking to move into a quality-based role

How to Apply

Immediate interviews available.
Apply now to send your CV.