Night Shift Quality Inspector

Night Shift Quality Inspector

Aerospace Manufacturing | Permanent Late Shift | Monday–Thursday

A leading precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Night Shift Quality Inspector to join their growing Quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled inspector with experience in precision components, engineering drawings, FAIRs, and dimensional inspection to join a well-established business supplying high-specification products into demanding industries.

Working on a permanent late shift, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all products meet engineering, customer, and quality standards across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Shift Pattern

Monday – Thursday
5:00pm – 3:15am
Permanent late shift
Shift premium included

Key Responsibilities

Carry out inspection of parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies against engineering drawings and customer specifications
Complete inspection documentation with full traceability and compliance
Support production with first-off inspections and batch verification
Produce and compile FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports)
Conduct goods inward inspection activities
Identify and report non-conformances in line with company procedures
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Escalate quality concerns where required
Ensure compliance with quality and HSE procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience within Quality Inspection in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience using inspection gauges and measuring equipment
CMM experience preferred
FAIR / First Article Inspection experience
Knowledge of geometric tolerancing, imperial and metric measurement systems
Strong understanding of quality standards and inspection processes
Aerospace experience advantageous but not essential
ERP / MRP experience desirable (Javelin beneficial)
Knowledge of SPC, MSA, NDT, ISO or ASME standards advantageous

Salary & Benefits

£36,000 – £45,000 including shift premium
Permanent 4-day working week
23 days holiday + bank holidays &  increases with service
Healthcare scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Company pension contribution
On-site parking
Long-term career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, or CMM Inspector looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing aerospace manufacturing business, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed