Full job descriptionQC INSPECTOR


Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced QC Inspector to support fabric inspection and quality control activities within a fast-paced textile manufacturing environment in Keighley.

ROLE: QC Inspector

PAY RATE: £16.20 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: ASAP - November | Night Shift | Monday to Friday | 10pm - 6am

LOCATION: Keighley

THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated inspection team responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across loom-state and finished fabric inspection processes.


This is a hands-on role suited to individuals with strong attention to detail and experience working within quality-focused manufacturing or textile environments. The role will involve leading and supporting inspection activities while ensuring daily production targets and operational standards are consistently achieved.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Inspect off-loom and finished fabric to ensure compliance with quality standards
*Carry out mandatory quality and shade checks against fabric specifications
*Patrol and mend fabric using the accumulator loom inspection system
*Accurately record and map faults using QT terminals or manual fault maps
*Identify fabric faults using tailor’s chalk in line with agreed specifications
*Allocate and transfer fabric pieces to the correct system locations with relevant allowances
*Load ’A’ frames and manage fabric movement from finishers
*Ensure fabric presentation standards are maintained prior to delivery
*Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards across all working areas
*Communicate effectively with managers, peers, and production teams
*Support continuous production and operational excellence within the inspection department


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
*Previous experience within a textile or manufacturing environment
*Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision and accuracy
*Ability to follow processes and quality procedures consistently
*Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach to work
*Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment
*Understanding of health & safety procedures within manufacturing settings
*GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)


DESIRABLE:
*Previous fabric inspection or textile quality control experience
*Experience using Lean tools and techniques
*Basic Excel and Microsoft Word skills
*Experience working night shifts within production or manufacturing environments
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.