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📍 Weymouth
💰 Quality Inspector Salary £22-27 per hour (inc shift)
⏳ Permanent Role

The Company
Join a leading precision engineering company with decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industries. Specializing in designing, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality components, this company produces critical parts for jet engines, aircraft structures, and weapons systems. Committed to the highest quality standards, they seek a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join their night shift team.

Quality Inspector – Key Responsibilities
✅ Perform First Offs, In-Process, Goods Inwards, and Final Inspections
✅ Use hand tools for manual inspection and operate an in-house MRP system to document findings
✅ Prepare and carry out FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
✅ Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance systems and support continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Maintain a safe and organized workplace

Quality Inspector – Skills & Experience
🔹 Experience in FAIR creation and completion to AS9102 standards
🔹 Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
🔹 Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
🔹 Background in Inspection and/or Surface Treatments

Why Apply for the Quality Inspector Role?
✔ Work for a leading Aerospace & Defence precision engineering company
✔ Competitive salary
✔ Join a highly skilled Quality team in a thriving industry

How to Apply for the Quality Inspector Position
📩 Apply for the Quality Inspector role now or contact Hayden at Holt Engineering for more information:
📞 (phone number removed)

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