Mechanical Inspector

Job in Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1, England, UK

Listing for: Certain Advantage

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-15

Job specializations:

Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Quality Control / Manager
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.35 - 29.7 GBP Hourly GBP 28.35 29.70 HOUR

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential - not just the inspecting of their own. Must have had significant recent experience of this - major part of their role. Hourly Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks.

Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.Mechanical Inspector Job Description:

Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure
Examining for correct assembly
Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
Inspect for physical damage
Intermediate inspection checks non product certification
Monitor product certification operators
Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack
Control defect items via segregation from good product
Raise and maintain relevant data records/defect reports
Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets
Care for and use specialised inspection tools
Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits
Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
Ensure inspection times are met
Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks
Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
Maintain a safe working environment
Maintain a good housekeeping policy
Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement.

One of the following qualifiactions;

Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC


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