ProActive
Quality Inspector
Quality Inspector at ProActive, based in Leighton Buzzard, East of England, paying £30,000 - £31,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £31,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leighton Buzzard, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
31% below the typical rate for quality engineer
Reference job-search/4491/quality-inspector/quality-engineering/leighton-buzzard/job
About the role
Job Title: Quality Inspector
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary: £30,000 per annum
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our clients busy manufacturing team.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining quality inspection with administrative support. You will play an important part in ensuring our moulded products meet the required quality standards, while helping to maintain accurate production records and supporting the day-to-day running of our Quality and Production departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Inspection
- Carry out quality inspections of finished and in-process products to ensure they meet required standards and specifications.
- Perform visual and dimensional checks, identifying any defects, damage or inconsistencies.
- Accurately record inspection results and report any quality concerns.
- Identify and communicate non-conforming products to the relevant supervisor or production team.
- Assist with investigating quality issues and identifying potential causes.
- Work closely with production staff to promote and maintain quality standards.
Administration & Record Keeping
- Complete and maintain production, inspection and non-conformance documentation.
- Maintain accurate databases, spreadsheets and production records.
- Provide general administrative support to the Quality and Production departments.
- Assist with stock checks, product labelling and traceability records.
- Ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales.
- Support the organisation and upkeep of quality-related records and files.
General Responsibilities
- Follow company quality, health and safety and environmental procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production and quality requirements are consistently achieved.
Skills & Experience:
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Good basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and email.
- Ability to accurately complete paperwork and maintain records.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to raise and report issues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team.
- Comfortable carrying out repetitive inspection and checking tasks.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work to deadlines.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in quality inspection
- Experience working within manufacturing/engineering environments.
- Familiarity with quality control procedures and production documentation.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: job-search/4491/quality-inspector/quality-engineering/leighton-buzzard/job · Posted 42 minutes ago · Closes 11 Mar 2027 · Listed via ProActive
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