Job Description:

Quality Inspector

Permanent

Location : Old Dalby, LE14 3NQ

Salary : Depending on experience

6am to 6pm Shift 4 Days on 4 Days off (will be expected to work weekends & Bank Holidays)

About KS Composites

At KS Composites, we are a leading independent manufacturer of high-performance composite and GRP products. Working across industries including Formula One, automotive, aerospace, marine, and rail, we deliver precision-engineered solutions to some of the most demanding environments in the world.

Driven by innovation and a passion for solving complex challenges, we remain at the forefront of composites technology.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring all components meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. You’ll be responsible for both mechanical and visual inspection, working closely with production and despatch teams to maintain quality and consistency across all outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical inspection of components against drawings and CAD data

• Perform detailed visual inspections to customer standards (including carbon fibre and paint/finish quality)

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards

• Maintain and check measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability

• Work closely with Stores and Despatch to support smooth material flow

• Provide feedback on non-conformances (NCRs) and scrap to support improvement and training

• Identify root causes of quality issues and contribute to “right first time” improvements

The Candidate

• Detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Proactive and solution-oriented

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Driven, reliable, and takes pride in their work

Skills & Experience

• Eligibility to work in the UK, no sponsorship will be offered.

• Have own transport as we are based in a rural location

• Composites experience is ideal

• Experience using a portable measuring arm (e.g. PolyWorks software) if not training will be provided

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD data

• Strong understanding of quality inspection processes

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience in manufacturing or composites environments

• Ability to meet deadlines and quality targets consistently

Why Join KS Composites?

You’ll be part of a business operating at the forefront of advanced composites, contributing to high-profile, technically challenging projects. We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your skills are valued and your impact is visible.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV