Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

Salary: Up to £16ph
Location: Near Stadhampton, Oxfordshire (20-minute drive from Oxford – public transport unavailable)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:45, Friday 08:00–12:00
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We’re hiring for a Mechanical Inspector to join a high-performing aerospace engineering team near Stadhampton. You’ll be working on safety-critical components where accuracy, compliance and quality are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in dimensional inspection and technical drawing interpretation to join a globally respected manufacturer.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £31,500 starting salary
  
  
• Premium 1.5x overtime available (5–10 hours/week)
  
  
• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
  
  
• Annual bonus (1–3% of salary, including overtime)
  
  
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  
  
• Early Friday finish
  
  
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
  
  
• Secure, long-term role in a growing technical team
  
  

Mechanical Inspector Responsibilities:

• Carry out precision inspections on mechanical and safety-critical aerospace components
  
  
• Use handheld tools such as verniers, callipers, and micrometers to check dimensions
  
  
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to assess component compliance
  
  
• Collaborate with other inspectors and the QA team to uphold product standards
  
  
• Accurately document inspection results and report non-conformances where required
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in mechanical inspection within manufacturing
  
  
• Confident using manual inspection tools (verniers, micrometres, callipers)
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T desirable)
  
  
• Background in aerospace, defence, automotive or similarly regulated industry
  
  

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