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Permanent

Quality Inspector

Actio Recruitment
Oxford
money-bag £21/hour
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225625407

Mechanical Engineering Quality Inspector

Location:-Oxfordshire
Salary: -21.00 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Flexible working available where operationally possible
Overtime opportunities available
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Quality Inspector to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer.

Working within a high-quality manufacturing environment, you will take ownership of quality control activities from incoming goods inspection through to final inspection, ensuring products consistently meet customer and industry standards.

This is a hands-on role that would suit an individual with a strong engineering background, excellent inspection skills, and experience working within an ISO 9001 environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect and approve incoming materials and subcontract returns.-
  • Carry out in-process inspection and validate first-off measurements.-
  • Maintain, calibrate and control measuring instruments and inspection equipment.-
  • Record and document inspection results using internal quality systems.
  • Raise, investigate and manage NCRs, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
  • Produce and present quality KPI reports.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality matters.-
  • Support internal and supplier audits where required.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing ISO 9001 quality standards.-
  • Promote continuous improvement throughout the business.-

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in a Quality Inspector position within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
  • A mechanical engineering background.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience using a wide range of measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Experience operating programmable CMM equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
  • Experience dealing with NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

What''s on Offer?

  • -21.00 per hour
  • 37-hour working week
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Flexible working arrangements where possible
  • Regular overtime opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long-term career progression opportunities
  • Potential progression into a Quality Management role
  • Exposure to additional responsibilities including Health & Safety activities-

If you''re an experienced Quality Inspector looking for a long-term opportunity within a modern precision engineering environment, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

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