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Quality Inspector

Job in Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Hays Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33000 - 38000 GBP Yearly GBP 33000.00 38000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Your New Company

A leading precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-specification components to highly regulated industries is seeking a Quality Inspector to join its growing quality team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment in people, technology and quality standards.

Your New Role

As Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet strict quality and customer requirements. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will be responsible for inspecting precision-machined components throughout the manufacturing process.

Key duties will include:

Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Using a variety of precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges.
Identifying and documenting non-conforming products.
Maintaining quality records and traceability documentation.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the quality function.
Operating CMM equipment and PC-DMIS software where required (training can be provided).
What You'll Need to Succeed

Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician role.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience working to tight tolerances within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
Competent in the use of manual inspection equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Desirable:

Highly regulated manufacturing experience.
CMM and PC-DMIS experience.
Knowledge of GD&T.
What's in it for You?

Competitive hourly rate of £16.00 - £18.50. Additional 20% shift allowance for shift-based roles.

Hours:

40 hours per week (Day shifts, early shifts, and late shifts available). Call to discuss.
Potential days-only option available.
Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday finish at 2:00pm (days role).
Modern manufacturing facility with excellent working environment.
Long-term career development and training opportunities.
Opportunity to work on high-precision, quality-critical products.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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