Full job descriptionWorld Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential – not just the inspecting of their own.
Must have had significant recent experience of this – major part of their role.

Hourly Rate: £29.02 rising to £30.38 after 12 weeks. Overtime Rates of ’time and a half’ for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.


Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.


Mechanical Inspector Job Description:

*Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure
*Examining for correct assembly
*Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
*Inspect for physical damage
*Intermediate inspection checks non product certification
*Monitor product certification operators
*Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack
*Control defect items via segregation from good product
*Raise and maintain relevant data records/defect reports
*Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets
*Care for and use specialised inspection tools
*Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits
*Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
*Ensure inspection times are met
*Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks
*Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
*Maintain a safe working environment
*Maintain a good housekeeping policy
*Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement.

One of the following qualifications;

*Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
*Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
*Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
*Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC