Quality Inspector (Manufacturing & Engineering)

Quality Inspector Pontypool, South Wales | Manufacturing & Engineering

Circa £35,000 per annum (Salary open to discussion for the right candidate)

34 days' holiday- 26 days plus 8 bank holidays Flexible working- Hours between 6am and 5pm, with an early finish every Friday Healthcare- Simplyhealth and employee assistance schemes

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a background in manufacturing or engineering? Do you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for precision and the confidence to ensure products meet the highest quality standards? I’m working with an established engineering business in Pontypool that is looking to recruit a Quality Inspector to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the demands of a manufacturing environment and takes pride in getting things right first time. You’ll play an important role in maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process, from inspecting incoming materials and components through to checking finished products. Working closely with Production and Quality Management, you’ll help identify issues, investigate defects and drive improvements to ensure products consistently meet the required specifications. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours and a great benefits package, this is an opportunity to join a business where quality, accuracy and continuous improvement are key.

What will you be doing?

• Inspecting products and materials: Carry out quality inspections on incoming materials, components, work in progress and finished goods to ensure they meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Dimensional inspection and measurement: Use appropriate measuring equipment and inspection tools to check product dimensions, tolerances and conformance to specifications.
• Interpreting technical information: Work from engineering drawings, technical documentation and inspection criteria to verify product accuracy.
• Identifying quality issues: Detect defects, discrepancies and non-conformances, ensuring concerns are recorded and communicated promptly to the relevant teams.
• Maintaining quality records: Complete inspection reports, measurement results and associated documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Investigating problems: Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve quality issues and prevent repeat occurrences.
• Working with Production: Collaborate with manufacturing colleagues to address quality concerns, minimise rework and maintain a right-first-time approach.
• Maintaining standards: Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, following established quality procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement: Contribute to quality initiatives, audits and process improvements that enhance product consistency and manufacturing performance.

What are we looking for?

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment and a sound understanding of quality inspection in this setting. Ideally, you will also bring:

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector, Engineering Inspector or similar quality-focused role.
• Experience working with Mazak CNC milling machines or similar CNC machining equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges or other relevant inspection tools.
• A good understanding of dimensional measurement, engineering tolerances and product conformity.
• The confidence to identify defects, raise non-conformances and communicate quality concerns effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and record-keeping.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with Production and Quality teams in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality management systems, inspection documentation and root cause analysis would also be beneficial.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Holiday: 26 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Flexible working: Working hours can be arranged between 6am and 5pm, with an early finish every Friday.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare: Simplyhealth benefits.
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance schemes.
• Free parking: On-site parking available.
• Working week: 39 hours per week.

Interested? Let's have a chat!

If you have a manufacturing or engineering background, enjoy working with precision and are looking for your next opportunity, I’d love to hear from you. Send your up-to-date CV to or call me on for more information. I look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Candidates must have previous manufacturing or engineering experience to be considered for this role.