Job Title
Quality Inspector (Late shift)
Location
Exeter
Job Status
Quality
Direct Reports
N/A
Job Purpose
This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet national, international, and customer-specific requirements before delivery. Working closely with production and operational teams, you will help maintain the highest quality standards whilst supporting a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and operational excellence.
About the Role
South West Metal Finishing is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to join our quality team.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with customer specifications, company procedures, and industry standards.
- Conduct pre-inspection of incoming orders before release to production.
- Work with Value Stream Managers to prioritise inspection activities in line with production and delivery schedules.
- Complete all inspection and quality documentation accurately and on time.
- Perform calibration and verification checks on inspection equipment.
- Raise and manage internal non-conformances.
- Review and approve Certificates of Conformity.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve procedures and work instructions.
- Attend departmental SQDCP meetings and contribute to quality discussions.
- Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers to resolve quality-related issues.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Planning, Sales, Logistics and EHS teams.
- Assist in developing and improving inspection areas and quality processes.
About You
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow procedures and work accurately
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
- Aerospace industry experience
- Experience using inspection or measuring equipment
- Knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes
What We Offer
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave after 12 months
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cash back plan for health care costs
- Company pension 3%
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Bonus scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Pay: From £13.92 per hour
Pay rate starting at £13.92 with evening supplement 20% after 19:00.
Late Shift
- Monday to Thursday: 14:00 – 00:00
Interested?
If you are a motivated individual looking to build a career in Quality within a well-established and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.