Quality Inspectors


Company:	NW Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:	£16 to £23.37 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nelson, BB9 5SR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Quality Inspectors

• Location: Nelson, Lancashire

Contract: 12 week temp to perm (acting as the probation as agreed with the client), converting to a permanent role based on performance / attendance within the 12-week period.

We’re working with a long standing precision engineering business in East Lancashire that manufactures high accuracy machined components for demanding industries. They’re looking for a hands on Quality Inspector whose main focus is physical inspection work, not paperwork or admin. This is a shop floor role centred around checking precision parts using CMM and traditional measuring tools.

Key responsibilities:

• Inspect precision machined components using CMM, hand gauges, micrometers, verniers and other measurement equipment

• Carry out first off checks, in process inspections and final sign off against engineering drawings and specifications

• Work alongside machinists and production staff to resolve any quality issues as they arise

• Accurately record inspection outcomes and maintain relevant quality records

• Support ongoing quality improvements and help uphold the company’s quality standards

• Ensure all measuring equipment is kept in calibration and good working order

• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines in a busy engineering environment

• Use IT systems confidently (Excel, Word, internal production databases); training provided

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