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Quality Inspector – Precision Manufacturing

Location: Hythe, Kent

Salary: £24,000 – £26,500 (negotiable dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays!

Contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment – Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a well-established precision engineering business operating within a quality-critical manufacturing environment. This organisation produces complex components to exacting customer standards and places a strong emphasis on accuracy, consistency and continuous improvement.

This role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with production teams and ensuring that finished parts meet technical drawings and specification requirements before release.

The Role

Inspect finished components and in-process parts against technical drawings and specifications

Carry out dimensional and visual inspections using a range of measuring equipment

Rotate across multiple quality inspection areas to build broad process knowledge

Identify non-conforming products and provide clear feedback to production teams

Raise and complete non-conformance documentation, including 8D reports

Support goods-in inspection and final inspection prior to despatch

Maintain accurate quality records and contribute to ongoing quality improvements

About You

Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or Quality Control role within a manufacturing environment

Ability to confidently read and interpret technical or engineering drawings

Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges

Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused mindset

Comfortable working across different departments and inspection areas

Clear communicator, able to provide constructive feedback when issues arise

Why Join?

Stable, long-established manufacturing business with strong staff retention

Supportive, close-knit team environment

Opportunity to broaden inspection experience across multiple quality areas

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme and additional benefits

Free on-site parking