Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering

Olive and Cedar Recruitment Ltd
Hayes, London, BR2 7JF, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Posted
15 Aug 2026 (Today)

Quality Inspector – Aerospace Engineering

Hayes, West London

Up to £55,000 per annum + Overtime

Days | 39 Hours Per Week | Early Friday Finish

An established and growing precision engineering company in Hayes is looking for an

experienced Quality Inspector to join its inspection team on a permanent basis.

The company operates a busy subcontract machining facility producing precision

components for demanding industries including Aerospace, MOD and Commercial

Engineering.

With continued investment, a strong order book and further growth planned, this is an

excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector looking for a secure, long-term position within a well-established engineering business.

As an Aersoapce Quality Inspector you will be responsible for:

● You'll be responsible for inspecting precision machined components throughout the

manufacturing process, working closely with the machining and production teams to

ensure components meet drawing and customer requirements.

● The position will involve a combination of manual dimensional inspection and CMM

inspection, with access to a well-equipped inspection department.

● First-off, in-process and final inspection of precision machined components

● Dimensional inspection using verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other

conventional measuring equipment

● Setting and operating CMM inspection equipment

● Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings

● Checking components against tight tolerances and customer specifications

● Recording inspection results and maintaining relevant quality documentation

What We're Looking For in the succesful Aerospace Quality Inspector:

We're looking for somebody with a strong background in Quality Inspection within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment.

You don't need to tick every box.

A strong precision engineering inspector with excellent conventional inspection skills and the right technical background will still be considered, particularly if you're looking to further develop your CMM experience.

Ideally, as a the succesful aerospace Quality Inspector you'll have:

● Previous experience inspecting CNC machined or precision engineered components

● Strong dimensional inspection skills

● Confidence working from technical engineering drawings

● Good understanding of tolerances and precision measurement

● Experience using conventional inspection equipment

● CMM experience would be highly advantageous

● Ability to set and operate CMM equipment would be particularly beneficial

● CMM programming experience would be a strong advantage

● Experience within Aerospace, Defence/MOD or another high-precision industry would be beneficial

● Knowledge of GD&T and First Article Inspection would also be advantageous

What's On Offer?

● Competitive salary up to £55,000, depending on experience

● 39-hour working week

● Permanent day shift

● Early finish every Friday

● Overtime available

● Varied precision engineering work

● Well-maintained machinery and inspection equipment

● Long-term, secure position with a growing order book

● Training and development where required

● Holiday entitlement

● Company pension

● Sick pay

● On-site parking

● Friendly and supportive working environment

This position would suit an experienced Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, CNC

Inspector, CMM Inspector or Precision Engineer looking for a stable days-based position within a growing precision engineering business.

Apply now for further information and a confidential discussion

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