Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

Location:

Chalgrove, Oxfordshire – 20 minute drive from Oxford (commutable by car from Oxford, Thame, Aylesbury, Abingdon, Didcot, Wheatley, Wallingford, Henley‑on‑Thames, High Wycombe, Bicester)

Salary: £32,500 basic | £39,000‑£40,000 OTE including shift allowance

Start Date:

ASAP (notice periods considered)

This role would suit candidates with strong experience using handheld inspection tools (verniers, calipers), confidence reading engineering drawings, and a background in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defence, or automotive.

As a Mechanical Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring precision‑engineered components meet stringent aerospace and defence standards prior to release.

This role will transition to a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern after probation, working 177 shifts per year. The shift pattern includes weekends and bank holidays, but excludes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

• £32,500 basic salary
• £39,000‑£40,000 OTE including shift allowance
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Non‑contributory pension (9%)
• Healthcare plan & life assurance
• Annual bonus (1‑3% of salary, including overtime)
• Improved work‑life balance with structured shift pattern

• Inspecting precision‑engineered mechanical components and assemblies
• Conducting detailed checks on safety‑critical cartridges and equipment
• Using handheld inspection tools such as verniers and calipers
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings

• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Hands‑on inspection experience using verniers, calipers, and similar tools
• Capable of working in metric and imperial measurements
• Background in a precision manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GD&T desirable but not essential
• High attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset

All candidates will be required to complete baseline security vetting (BPSS) prior to employment commencing.