Quality Inspector

Salary: £30,000 per annum plus overtime at time and a half when available
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Vacancy type: Permanent, full-time, site-based
Hours: 37 hours per week — Monday to Thursday, 08:00–16:45; Friday, 08:00–12:00
Benefits: Company pension, life insurance and free on-site parking

Have an eye for detail and enjoy working with engineering drawings? Our client, an established manufacturing business, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join its growing team. With new projects underway, this is an opportunity to develop your inspection skills and help ensure products meet exacting standards — with a midday finish every Friday.

The role

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will:

• Carry out dimensional, visual and material inspections against engineering drawings.
• Inspect incoming supplier parts using manual and digital measuring equipment.
• Investigate non-conforming parts, raise reports and liaise with suppliers on corrective actions.
• Complete and verify First Article Inspection (FAI) data to AS9102 requirements.
• Review inspection documents and release accepted products through the ERP system.
• Support improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS).

About you

You will bring practical inspection skills, attention to detail and a hands-on approach to solving problems. Relevant skills and knowledge include:

• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting tolerances.
• Using measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Understanding ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements.
• Confident communication, teamwork and Microsoft Office skills.

Previous manufacturing quality experience, basic welding inspection knowledge, AS9102 experience or CMM arm programming skills would be an advantage. Our client also welcomes candidates with relevant practical skills and a willingness to learn.

To find out more, apply with your CV or contact Westin Par for a confidential conversation.

Westin Par welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.