Mechanical Inspector

Location: Worgret

Quality Inspector
Wareham
£32,000 to £35,000
 
We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a well-established engineering business in Wareham. This is a permanent, full-time role for a Quality Inspector who takes pride in accuracy, attention to detail, and ensuring precision components meet strict quality standards.
 
As the Quality Inspector, you will carry out inspections across a variety of components and assemblies, support process improvements, and work closely with engineering and production teams to maintain consistent quality. The Quality Inspector will be confident using measurement tools and interpreting engineering drawings, helping the business deliver reliable, high-specification products.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out first-off, roving, and final inspections on components and assemblies
Develop and support programs for automated measurement equipment
Record inspection data, identify non-conforming parts, and maintain accurate documentation
Work with engineering and production teams to resolve issues and support improvements
Provide feedback to ensure quality targets are met
Support general admin, housekeeping, and uphold high H&S standards

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience with in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Skilled using measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges
Understanding of common machining processes such as milling and turning
Clear communication, collaborative approach, and problem-solving ability
Organised, detail-focused, and aware of Health & Safety requirements
Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable Experience

CMM programming experience (MCOSMOS)
Vision system programming or shaft scanning experience
Background in precision engineering inspection
Knowledge of assembly methods or gear hobbingBenefits

Salary £32,000 to £35,000
Permanent, full-time role
Work within a skilled and supportive engineering team
Opportunity to contribute to high-precision manufacturing and continuous improvement
If you’re an experienced Quality Inspector who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Rio at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed).
 
Holt Engineering
We source skilled mechanical and electrical talent for engineering blue collar roles across the UK. This includes CNC machinists (turning, milling, sliding head, EDM and programming), toolmakers, manual grinders and deburrers. We also recruit welders and fabricators (TIG, MIG and coded), sheet metal workers and steel erectors. On the assembly and test side, we place mechanical fitters, maintenance, paint spraying, laminators, deck fitters, assembly technicians and electrical technicians, electronic technicians, wire persons, IPC technicians, solderers, PCB assemblers and test technicians, plus production operatives and warehouse and stores staff