Mechanical Inspector

Quality Inspector – CNC Precision Machining – Day Shift (Mon-Fri) If you’re a hands-on mechanical inspector who values precision, clear standards and a stable Monday-Friday routine, this is a strong opportunity with an established aerospace precision engineering company in Basildon. You’ll be inspecting first-offs and production components using manual measuring equipment, completing FAIR paperwork, and-if you want to develop-there’s scope to build skills on CMM/PC-DMIS (advantageous, not essential).

What you’ll care about

• Permanent role in Basildon

• Day shift, Monday to Friday (no rotating shifts)

• Hands-on manual inspection (micrometers, gauges, verniers, etc.)

• Inspect first-off, in-process and final CNC machined parts (plus goods-in/subcontract checks where required)

• Quality paperwork including FAIRs (and PPAP support where applicable)

• CMM exposure available; PC-DMIS/QCT experience welcomed but not essential

• Supportive inspection team and clear processes aligned to AS9100

Key responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of CNC machined components

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications

• Use manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges

• Operate inspection equipment including CMM (PC-DMIS preferred)

• Complete and maintain FAIR documentation and quality records

• Support PPAP requirements where applicable

• Work to AS9100 procedures and maintain high quality standards

• Assist with goods-in/subcontract inspection where subcontractors are utilised

Skills & experience

Essential

• Experience in mechanical/precision inspection within a manufacturing environment

• Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tolerances

• Competent with manual measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, etc.)

• Basic measurement calculations / basic trigonometry

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Desirable (not essential)

• CMM programming/operation experience (PC-DMIS and/or QCT)

• Familiarity with QMS systems and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)

• Experience completing FAIRs and/or supporting PPAP

Ideal for

This role could suit someone early in their inspection career looking to train and develop, or an experienced inspector looking for a stable, secure position.

This is a permanent vacancy with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.