Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire - 20minute drive from Oxford (Commutable by car from Oxford, Thame, Aylesbury, Abingdon, Didcot, Wheatley, Wallingford, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Bicester)
Salary: £32,500 basic | £39,000–£40,000 OTE including shift allowance
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)

This role would suit candidates with strong experience using handheld inspection tools (verniers, callipers), confidence reading engineering drawings, and a background in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defence, or automotive.

Syntech Recruitment is working exclusively with a highly respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, known for producing safety-critical, life-saving equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability, strong benefits, and a genuine focus on quality.

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring precision-engineered components meet stringent aerospace and defence standards prior to release.

Shift Pattern

This role will transition to a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern after probation, working 177 shifts per year. The shift pattern includes weekends and bank holidays, but excludes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

Quality Inspector – Benefits

£32,500 basic salary

£39,000–£40,000 OTE including shift allowance

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Non-contributory pension (9%)

Healthcare plan & life assurance

Annual bonus (1–3% of salary, including overtime)

Improved work–life balance with structured shift pattern

Work on safety-critical aerospace components

Clean, modern working environment

Long-term permanent role with development opportunities

Quality Inspector – Responsibilities

Inspecting precision-engineered mechanical components and assemblies

Conducting detailed checks on safety-critical cartridges and equipment

Using handheld inspection tools such as verniers and callipers

Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings

Ensuring all parts meet aerospace and defence quality standards

Working collaboratively within a busy quality inspection team

Quality Inspector – Requirements

Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Hands-on inspection experience using verniers, callipers, and similar tools

Capable of working in metric and imperial measurements

Background in a precision manufacturing environment

Knowledge of GD&T desirable but not essential

High attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Simply apply today to speak with one of our consultants.

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