Mechanical Inspector

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join the certification team. The role involves authorising products in accordance with the product certification procedure at the Bolton site.
Key Responsibilities:

• Certify the product by the product certification procedure and monitor the operators responsible for product certification.
• Upon inspection, check for proper assembly and inspect all parts for defects in finishing painting or surface deterioration.
• Conduct a thorough inspection for any physical damages and perform intermediate inspection checks unrelated to product certification.
• Complete manufacturing data pack paperwork and maintain data records/defect reports.
• Control defect items via segregation from good products and produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets and audits.
• Care for and use specialised inspection tools.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable manufacturing procedures and meet inspection times.
• Possess a versatile skill set and apply it to various tasks while maintaining the highest workmanship standards and product quality. Also, keep good housekeeping policies.
• Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement.

What do you need?:

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard

or

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)

and

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved

(These qualifications must meet the standard to be considered for the role).
Additional Skills:

• Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and commitment to work as part of a team to deliver the business.
• It is essential to have experience inspecting the work of others for sign off.
• Several years of experience as a skilled person.
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.

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