Quality Inspector

We are looking for a Quality Inspector

Pay: £28,500 a year

Location: Wellington, Somerset

Immediate start

Shift: Monday – Thursday 09.00 – 18.00 (inc ½ hour unpaid lunch break) Friday 08.00-13.00 (no lunch break) Total 39 hours per week.

Permanent contract

JDR is recruiting for a Quality Inspector to work in a manufacturing company in Wellington, Somerset.

The role: As a Quality Inspector you will be working within a manufacturing environment, and your duties will be as followed:

In-Process Inspection & Verification

• Verify operators are performing first-off and last-off inspections and ensure results are documented correctly and consistently
• Confirm operators complete daily check sheets, route card entries, and traceability records.
• Check correct use, condition, and calibration status
• Ensure operators are following SOPs, control plans, and safe systems of work.

Data Collection & Documentation

• Collect and record critical-to-quality (CTQ) measurements and production data.
• Ensure inspection records are accurate, legible, and completed in real time.
• Report non-conformance’s to Line Manager or Production Supervisors.
• Support the consistent roll out of best practice across all processes.
• Support SPC data collection if required by the process.

Product & Packaging Quality Assurance

• Inspect finished parts for visual, dimensional, and functional conformity.
• Verify correct part identification, labels, packaging, and box identification prior to despatch.
• Ensure raw materials, WIP, and finished products are correctly identified and segregated for traceability.
• Ensure any NC Raw Material is identified, contained, and charged back to the supplier via Purchase reject note.
• Confirm labels are applied correctly, securely, and in the correct orientation.
• Ensure packaging materials meet customer specifications and internal standards.

Compliance, HSE & Process Control

• Actively monitor and support day-to-day EHS practices, including safe working behaviours, housekeeping, and compliance with risk assessments and method statements.
• Raise immediate concerns related to safety, quality, or process deviations.
• Ensure adherence to control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and HSE requirements.
• Support containment, controlled shutdowns, and corrective actions during quality or safety incidents.
• Assist in root cause analysis (5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.) for quality and process failures.
• Support and deliver quality-related and safety-related training where required.

Cost, Targets & Continuous Improvement: Be target-driven, with a clear focus on reducing:

• Internal rejections
• External rejections and customer complaints
• Scrap, rework, and handling costs
• Identify and propose opportunities to improve process control, operator compliance, quality performance, and safety.
• Provide structured feedback on recurring issues, skill gaps, or training needs.
• Participate in internal audits, CI projects, and implementation of 5S, standardisation, and error-proofing activities.

About you: As a Quality Inspector you will have the following skills and experience:

• Start immediately and looking for permanent work
• Previous experience in quality inspection, quality control, or production auditing.
• Competent use of measurement and inspection tools.
• Understanding of traceability, non-conformance control, and quality documentation.
• Attention to detail
• Able to identify and prevent non-conforming product moving through the manufacturing process stopping production if necessary.
• Able to identify and stop unsafe working practices.
• Able to report quality and EHS concerns and make recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence
• Able to make recommendations for quality & EHS improvement
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive inspection mindset.
• Confident decision-making and defect identification.
• Comfortable challenging unsafe or non-compliant behaviours in a constructive manner.
• Competent in data entry and record keeping, with the ability to spot trends and recurring issues.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Formal training in ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
• Experience with SPC, control plans, PFMEA, APQP, or continuous improvement tools.
• NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of ISO 9001 and core IATF 16949 principles (control plans, traceability, non-conformance, containment).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Knowledge of SOPs, route cards, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of packaging standards, labelling requirements, and traceability systems.
• Awareness of HSE requirements in a manufacturing environment.

The Benefits

• Excellent Hourly Rates
• Pension: 4% employer 4% employee increases to 6% & 4% after 5 years
• Life Assurance: 4x salary
• Permanent contract
• Training given
• Free Parking
• Supportive and friendly environment

If interested apply today!

JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.