Mechanical Inspector

HR GO Recruitment
Essex
1 month ago
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Quality Inspector - CNC Precision Machining - Day Shift (Mon-Fri) If you're a hands-on mechanical inspector who values precision, clear standards and a stable Monday-Friday routine, this is a strong opportunity with an established aerospace precision engineering company in Basildon. You'll be inspecting first-offs and production components using manual measuring equipment, completing FAIR paperwork, and-if you want to develop-there's scope to build skills on CMM/PC-DMIS (advantageous, not essential).


What you'll care about

  • Permanent role in Basildon
  • Day shift, Monday to Friday (no rotating shifts)
  • Hands-on manual inspection (micrometers, gauges, verniers, etc.)
  • Inspect first-off, in-process and final CNC machined parts (plus goods-in/subcontract checks where required)
  • Quality paperwork including FAIRs (and PPAP support where applicable)
  • CMM exposure available; PC-DMIS/QCT experience welcomed but not essential
  • Supportive inspection team and clear processes aligned to AS9100

Key responsibilities

  • Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of CNC machined components
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications
  • Use manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges
  • Operate inspection equipment including CMM (PC-DMIS preferred)
  • Complete and maintain FAIR documentation and quality records
  • Support PPAP requirements where applicable
  • Work to AS9100 procedures and maintain high quality standards
  • Assist with goods-in/subcontract inspection where subcontractors are utilised

Skills & experience
Essential

  • Experience in mechanical/precision inspection within a manufacturing environment
  • Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tolerances
  • Competent with manual measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, etc.)
  • Basic measurement calculations / basic trigonometry
  • Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Desirable (not essential)

  • CMM programming/operation experience (PC-DMIS and/or QCT)
  • Familiarity with QMS systems and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)
  • Experience completing FAIRs and/or supporting PPAP

Ideal for…

This role could suit someone early in their inspection career looking to train and develop, or an experienced inspector looking for a stable, secure position.


This is a permanent vacancy with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.


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