Mechanical Inspector

Role: Mechanical Inspector Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK. About Us With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives. What You’ll Be Doing This role would be best suited to a CNC or conventional machinist who is passionate about engineering and enjoys working in a fast paced, supportive environment. As a Mechanical Inspector, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our components and finished products meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. This will involve: * Carrying out first-off inspection of CNC-machined parts. * Using precision measuring equipment (plug gauges, micrometres, verniers, height gauges) to verify compliance with tight GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning of Tolerances). * Reviewing CAD and machined components against drawings and specifications in imperial measurement. * Completing QC paperwork and working with Quality Assurance and Purchasing to resolve quality issues. * Managing acceptance/return of defective parts via the ERP system. * Using CMM or FARO arm for advanced measurement – full training provided if needed What You’ll Bring * Has a mechanical background – apprenticeship, vocational training, or relevant industry experience. * Experience from a machine shop, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environment. * Can confidently interpret engineering drawings and work with inspection tools. * Has a good understanding of ISO9001:2015 quality systems. * Is computer-literate and comfortable completing documentation. * Reliability and a detail-oriented approach. * Pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. * Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. What’s On Offer? * Depended on experience. Minimum starting rate of £15 per hour. * Premium rate overtime opportunities. * Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support. * A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future. * Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more. * Training opportunities to support your career development. * Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment. * Increased annual leave based on length of service