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Skilled Inspector Aerospace Engineering

Location:Earby, Lancashire
Salary:Competitive rates + shift premiums
Hours:Night Shift (details below)

On behalf of our client, a successfulAerospace Engineeringcompany, we are seekingSkilled Inspectorsto join their team in Earby, Lancashire.

Role Overview:

As an Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring that manufactured parts meet strict customer quality standards. Your role will involvefirst-off and batch inspectionofCNC milled prismatic components, CNC turned parts, and fully assembled productstohigh aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting first-off and batch inspections of machined and assembled components
Detecting errors in workshop documentation
Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings
UsingCMM and various electronic/hand-held measuring instruments
Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues

Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience ininspection or using inspection equipment
Strong knowledge offirst-principle measuring equipment
Ability tointerpret complex engineering drawings and CMM measurement results
Understanding ofcustomer quality requirementsandinternal inspection procedures
High level ofattention to detailandproblem-solving skills
Flexibility to work across different inspection areas

Qualifications Required:

Time-served experience

Shift Pattern:

Night Shift:

Monday Thursday:22:00 06:00
Friday:16:00 21:00

Employee Benefits:

Competitive hourly rates
33 35 days Annual Leave
Up to 11% Company Pension Contribution
6x Life Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Company Sick Pay
Generous shift and overtime premiums
Paid breaks
Free issue workwear & PPE

Interested?
ContactBeth Toddfor more details:
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