Aerospace Quality Inspector
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £34,642.58 (Including Shift Premium)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shifts: Mornings & Afternoons
Are you a detail-driven Quality Inspector with a passion for aerospace and precision engineering? Ready to take your career to new heights with a forward-thinking business at the cutting edge of aerospace manufacturing?
We’re excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class engineering company that upholds the highest industry standards, including NADCAP and AS9100 certifications. This role isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s a vital position at the heart of maintaining quality and excellence in every component produced.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure full compliance with company and customer specifications.
Use manual inspection tools such as verniers, micrometers, and plug gauges with confidence and precision.
Operate FARO arm equipment to inspect final assemblies, accurately recording results.
Interpret and work from technical drawings and customer specifications.
Identify and report non-conforming parts via the appropriate internal processes.
Champion a quality-focused culture, leading by example on the shop floor. What We’re Looking For:
Solid experience in Quality Inspection, ideally with 12+ months in aerospace or a regulated engineering environment.
Strong understanding of manual measurement techniques (vernier, micrometer, etc.).
Experience with FARO arms is a plus — but not essential, training can be provided.
A team player with a proactive attitude and excellent attention to detail. What’s In It For You?
£34,642.58 annual salary (includes shift premium)
Rotating morning and afternoon shifts, with an early Friday finish (37-hour week)
185 hours holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 37 hours annually
Christmas shutdown – no holiday leave required
5% pension match scheme
Westfield Health Scheme
Access to 24/7 GP via the YuLife app
Earn vouchers through everyday wellbeing activities with YuLife (steps, meditation, cycling)
Retail discounts through Bravo Benefits – from groceries to gym memberships
Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and critical illness cover
Annual performance bonus
Free Vend Friday – hot drinks provided by the company
Free on-site parking
Work with a supportive, innovative, and growing engineering team where quality, safety, and excellence come first Ready to make your mark in aerospace quality? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact our Sheffield team at: (phone number removed)
Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Keywords: Quality Inspector, Aerospace, Engineering, Automotive, FARO Arm, Vernier, Micrometer, Inspection, NADCAP, AS9100, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
