Quality Inspector

Overview

Gilkes is looking to appoint an Inspector who will provide excellent metrology service levels to internal and external customers. Helping the company achieve and maintain quality and OTIF standards.

Reporting directly to the Production Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the Operations department ensuring improvement in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of productions processes by providing inspection support.

Please note, this role will support a shift pattern of 6:00am to 2:00pm, 2:00pm to 10:00pm and 10:00pm to 6:00am. The salary shown in the advert is inclusive of a 44% uplift shift rate premium).

The role

• Undertaking First off inspection
• Undertaking Process sampling
• Producing inspection reports
• Inspecting subcontracted and purchased parts
• Processing inspection documentation from both internal and external sources
• Controlling non-conforming product identification, processing and disposition.
• Calibration
• Participating in learning and development opportunities following the introduction of new measurement and technological advances – both as a trainer and trainee

The individual

• Minimum GCSE grades A – C in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• HNC level in production or production/manufacturing related subject is desirable
• Trained in the used of First Principal measuring instruments
• Trained in the use of CMM and/or Faro Arm including laser scanning is desirable but training specific to Gilkes equipment will be provided
• Ability to assess, read and interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications with a working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and surface finish requirements
• Strong functional skills - specifically experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access and file inspection documentation
• Working knowledge of relevant technical and ERP Systems, e.g. IFS and other relevant systems
• Ability to provide accurate data in a fast-paced production environment

In return we offer

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
• Continuous professional development
• Professional / technical memberships support and funding
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Insurance
• Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support
• Company sick pay
• Discounted gym membership
• Company events

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kendal LA9 7BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a HNC in Production or have equivalent relevant experience?
• Do you have knowledge of geometric tolerancing?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person