Trainee/ Graduate Quality Inspector

Job Title: Trainee Quality Inspector Location: Hailsham, East Sussex Salary: £competitive Working pattern: Onsite; client-site travel may occasionally be required TPA Recruit is supporting a specialist precision engineering and manufacturing business in the search for a Trainee Quality Inspector. This is a development role for someone with a mechanical or manufacturing engineering background who wants to build a career in quality inspection. You will be trained to inspect precision components against drawings and specifications, use advanced metrology equipment and support non-conformance reporting within a CNC machining environment. Key Responsibilities Inspect precision components against engineering drawings, specifications and defined tolerances, including first-off components from CNC machining. Build practical capability with handheld metrology equipment, CMM systems and Faro Arm inspection equipment through structured training. Maintain accurate inspection records and complete non-conformance documentation, communicating issues clearly to relevant team leaders. Support quality activity across manufacturing, including product identification, process control and planned visits to client sites when required. Experience Required ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a relevant quality qualification; a Mechanical Engineering degree is desirable. Ability to read technical drawings to an intermediate level, with some understanding of ..... full job details .....