Quality Inspector

Job Description:

Quality Inspectors – Welding, Paint & Fit-Out (3 Separate Roles)

Location: Loughborough
Salary: Up to £38,000 per year (depending on experience)
Shift Options:

Days: 07:30 – 16:30 (Mon–Thursday), 07:30 – 12:30 (Friday)

Early: 06:00 – 14:00

Late: 14:00 – 22:00 (15% shift allowance)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for three separate Quality Inspector positions within a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business in Loughborough.

Due to continued investment and expansion, the company is strengthening its quality team across the following areas:

Quality Inspector – Welding & Fabrication

Quality Inspector – Paint & Finishing

Quality Inspector – Fit-Out / Final Assembly

Each role plays a key part in ensuring products meet technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements prior to dispatch.

Role 1: Quality Inspector – Welding & Fabrication

• Inspect welds and fabricated components to drawings and specifications
• Monitor welding processes and identify non-conformances
• Support welding procedures and welder qualifications
• Conduct internal audits in line with ISO 9001:2015
• Maintain inspection and compliance documentation
• NDT knowledge (Dye Penetrant desirable)

Ideal background: Welding inspection, fabrication quality control, knowledge of ISO 9001.

Role 2: Quality Inspector – Paint & Finishing

• Carry out in-process paint inspections (visual, DFT, WFT, adhesion, P.I.G testing)
• Verify surface preparation and environmental conditions
• Inspect finished components for defects and finish quality
• Maintain calibration records and quality documentation
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement

Ideal background: Paint, coating, or finishing inspection within manufacturing.

Role 3: Quality Inspector – Fit-Out / Final Assembly

• Review drawings, specifications, and ITPs
• Inspect alignment, tolerances, finishes, fixings, seals, and functionality
• Produce snagging lists and monitor corrective actions
• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI)
• Attend client inspections when required
• Maintain accurate quality records

Ideal background: Manufacturing inspection, fit-out projects, or final assembly quality control.

What We’re Looking For (All Roles)

• Experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Health & Safety focused

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• 15% shift allowance for late shift roles
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Growing, well-invested business
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term career potential

Apply Now

If you have experience in welding, paint/finishing, or fit-out inspection, we want to hear from you.

Contact Adam at Elite People or click 'Apply Now' and send your CV today.