Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector / Quality Manager – Precision Machining
Location: Bradford
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £20 – £23 per hour (overtime available)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–2:30pm
The opportunity
ABS Talent is recruiting a Quality Inspector / Quality Manager on behalf of a well-established precision machining client. This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality professional to join a precision machine shop, ensuring machined components meet customer specifications, engineering drawings and industry standards.
You'll play a key role in supporting continuous quality improvement — identifying defects, documenting findings, and working closely with machinists and engineers to resolve issues.
The role
* Perform first article, in-process and final inspections on precision machined components
* Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
* Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers/calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates and CMM (as applicable)
* Document inspection results clearly using company documentation
* Identify and communicate non-conforming product and support root cause analysis
* Work with machinists and production staff to correct dimensional issues and feed back on quality trends
* Assist in maintaining the calibration and cleanliness of inspection equipment
About you
* Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a precision machining / engineering environment
* Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
* Skilled with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, surface plates, etc.)
* CMM experience an advantage
* Strong attention to detail with a methodical, quality-focused approach
* Good communicator, able to work closely with machinists and engineers
What's on offer
* Permanent position with a stable, established precision engineering firm
* £20 – £23 per hour, with overtime available
* Monday–Thursday days plus an early Friday finish (2:30pm)
* A quality-focused precision machine shop environment
Interested? Apply with your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. All enquiries handled in confidence
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed