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.