Goods Inwards Inspector

Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector (Stores and Manufacturing) Why apply? Secure, long-term opportunity supporting a major UK defence programme Clearly defined role focused on goods-inwards and stores inspection (not bench/final inspection) The opportunity As a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking an experienced Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector to join their established manufacturing site in Bolton. This role is critical to ensuring all incoming materials and components meet purchase order, contractual, and quality requirements before entering production. You will play a key part in protecting compliance, supporting manufacturing schedules, and maintaining the highest standards within a safety-critical, regulated environment. What you''ll be doing Inspect and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, and quality documentation Formally accept procured products in line with approved standards and contractual conditions Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings, including dimensional tolerances and machined features Inspect components for damage, surface finish, paint defects, and first-off requirements where applicable Complete, maintain, and update accurate inspection and quality records, ensuring full traceability Validate delivery paperwork and system entries to support audit and compliance requirements Meet agreed inspection turnaround times to support manufacturing demand Identify, ..... full job details .....