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Mechanical Inspector - Precision Engineering / Aerospace

Location: Poole, Dorset
Basic Rate: £17.40 - £20.00 per hour
Night Shift Rate: £22.62 - £26.00 per hour (including 30% enhancement)
Shifts: Days or Nights available
Hours: 39 hours per week
Overtime: Paid at time and a half

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Inspector to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Poole.

This position involves inspecting high-quality machined components for the aerospace industry, ensuring products meet the required dimensional, technical and quality standards.

Both day and night shift opportunities are available.

The Role

  • Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision-engineered components.

  • Performing dimensional and visual inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.

  • Completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

  • Inspecting components at goods inward, pre-treatment and final despatch stages.

  • Identifying and reporting non-conforming products.

  • Raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensuring affected components are appropriately identified and contained.

  • Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

  • Using customer inspection systems, including Net-Inspect where required.

  • Preparing and approving Certificates of Conformity.

  • Supporting root cause and corrective action investigations, including RCCA and 8D processes.

  • Liaising with production and quality engineering teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Previous mechanical inspection experience within precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.

  • Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

  • Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and engineering tolerances.

  • Experience with FAIR documentation and non-conformance procedures.

  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

  • Experience working within a quality-controlled engineering workshop.

  • Knowledge of aerospace inspection requirements and customer quality procedures would be advantageous.

Working Hours & Benefits

Day Shift:

  • Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.

  • Typical start times between 7.00am and 8.00am, with finish times between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

  • Basic hourly rate: £17.40 - £20.00.

Night Shift:

  • Monday to Thursday, 39 hours per week.

  • Working hours typically fall between 6.00pm and 6.00am.

  • Some flexibility with start and finish times, subject to management approval.

  • 30% night shift enhancement.

  • Enhanced hourly rate: £22.62 - £26.00.

  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights off.

Additional Benefits:

  • Overtime paid at time and a half.

  • 25 days' annual leave.

  • Flexible working arrangements, subject to management approval.

  • Established aerospace and precision engineering environment.

To apply, please submit your latest CV or contact Alan for further information.

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector
Job Reference: 52708
Salary: £35k per year
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