Quality Inspector – Precision Manufacturing

Quality Inspector – Precision Manufacturing Location: Hythe, Kent Salary: £24,000 – £26,500 (negotiable dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays! Contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment – Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a well-established precision engineering business operating within a quality-critical manufacturing environment. This organisation produces complex components to exacting customer standards and places a strong emphasis on accuracy, consistency and continuous improvement. This role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with production teams and ensuring that finished parts meet technical drawings and specification requirements before release. The Role Inspect finished components and in-process parts against technical drawings and specifications Carry out dimensional and visual inspections using a range of measuring equipment Rotate across multiple quality inspection areas to build broad process knowledge Identify non-conforming products and provide clear feedback to production teams Raise and complete non-conformance documentation, including 8D reports Support goods-in inspection and final inspection prior to despatch Maintain accurate quality records and contribute to ongoing quality improvements About You Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Control role within a manufacturing environment Ability to confidently read and interpret technical or engineering drawings Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused mindset Comfortable working across different departments and inspection areas Clear communicator, able to provide constructive feedback when issues arise Why Join? Stable, long-established manufacturing business with strong staff retention Supportive, close-knit team environment Opportunity to broaden inspection experience across multiple quality areas Competitive salary package Pension scheme and additional benefits Free on-site parking