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 & experienceEssential
*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.