Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Inspector – Panama Shifts Port Talbot Permanent We’re working with a well-established, high-performing FMCG manufacturing business in Port Talbot who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of a Quality Inspector. This is a hands-on Quality Inspector role where you will be responsible for monitoring production quality, carrying out inspections and supporting continuous improvement across the site. You will work closely with production teams to identify issues, reduce waste and ensure products meet required specifications. Shift Pattern This role operates on a Panama (Continental) shift pattern, rotating between days and nights: 2 on, 2 off 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off Alternating weekly between days and nights This offers a strong work-life balance with regular extended time off. Benefits: Salary £43,000 including shift allowance 24 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays. You will need to keep 3 days of holiday aside for a 2 week Christmas shutdown Structured shift pattern with regular time off Stable and established manufacturing environment Opportunity to join a well-supported engineering team Role with real responsibility and impact on production performance Company Pension Free on-site Parking Role Responsibilities: Carry out in-process and final inspections across production lines to ensure products meet required specifications Perform dimensional and visual inspections using lineside gauging equipment, accurately recording results Monitor production quality and identify non-conforming products, ensuring defects are contained and managed effectively Quarantine defective materials and support root cause investigations and corrective actions Work closely with production teams and shift leaders to resolve quality issues in real time Ensure all gauging equipment is calibrated and fit for use at the start of each production run Support new product introduction, ensuring products meet required specifications and quality standards Monitor production following stoppages or maintenance work to ensure quality standards are maintained Maintain accurate quality documentation and records, ensuring compliance with procedures and audits Assist with internal audits and quality accreditations, supporting compliance with ISO 9001 and BRC standards Support rework of non-conforming materials where required Monitor and report on waste and quality trends, supporting continuous improvement initiatives Set and monitor vision systems (camera systems) to detect defects and optimise production output Support and train production staff on quality standards and best practices Essential Skills & Experience: Previous experience within a quality inspection role in a manufacturing environment (FMCG highly desirable) Strong understanding of quality control processes and inspection techniques Experience working with ISO 9001 standards Ability to carry out root cause analysis and support corrective actions Experience with gauging equipment and inspection tools Strong attention to detail and ability to make decisions based on data Good communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally IT literate (Microsoft Office) If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality. At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs. THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body. IND1