Incoming Quality Inspector

Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector (Stores & Manufacturing)       Stevenage| Onsite | Defence Manufacturing
Why apply?
An opportunity supporting a major UK defence programme
Clearly defined role focused on goods inwards & stores inspection (not bench/final inspection)

The opportunity      As a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking an experienced Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector to join their established manufacturing site in Bolton.
This role is critical to ensuring all incoming materials and components meet purchase order, contractual, and quality requirements before entering production. You will play a key part in protecting compliance, supporting manufacturing schedules, and maintaining the highest standards within a safety critical, regulated environment.
What youll be doing
Inspect and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, and quality documentation
Formally accept procured products in line with approved standards and contractual conditions
Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings, including dimensional tolerances and machined features
Inspect components for damage, surface finish, paint defects, and first off requirements where applicable
Complete, maintain, and update accurate inspection and quality records, ensuring full traceability
Validate delivery paperwork and system entries to support audit and compliance requirements
Meet agreed inspection turnaround times to support manufacturing demand
Identify, segregate, and control non conforming material, raising and maintaining NCRs as required
Support product verification and approval activities, including audits and PCB inspection where applicable
Maintain compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures while contributing to a safe, organised working environment

What were looking for      Essential experience
Proven goods inwards, incoming inspection, or stores inspection experience within a manufacturing or regulated environment
Strong understanding of inspection requirements for safety critical components
Experience managing receipt, verification, traceability, and non conformance control
Confidence working with inspection documentation, delivery paperwork, and quality records

Please note:

This role requires goods inwards / stores inspection experience. Final or bench mechanical inspection experience alone is not suitable.

Qualifications (one of the following)       Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Apprenticeship, or
Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (e.g. NVQ, ONC, Diploma or equivalent).
Qualifications must meet the required standard for the role.

Additional skills    Manual handling and ESD awareness
SAP experience is desirable but not essential

Security clearance     British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship  Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

About the site      The Stevenage facility is one of the North Wests leading manufacturing sites, supporting defence programmes for over 25 years. The site offers:
Onsite canteen
Free parking, showers, and bike racks
Convenient motorway access

What happens next?
Once you apply, and if your application meets the selection criteria, a member of the talent acquisition team will contact you to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience and suitability for the role in more detail.
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British…