Job description
Job Title: Inspector
Location: Barnsley
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Shift: Afternoons
Pay: £35-40K+ (dependent on experience)
Metalis is currently supporting a long-established manufacturer in the Barnsley area with their search for a Quality Inspector. They are seeking someone detail-oriented and hands-on to join their team. This role is critical in supporting both the Quality and Production departments. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent reporting skills, and a commitment to quality, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical analysis, compare results against specifications
- Perform dimensional inspections on parts and products using manual measuring tools (micrometers, digital calipers, protractors, radius gauges, rules, etc.)
- Record results, generate reports, and maintain accurate documentation
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
- Ensure all measuring equipment is properly calibrated and in good working condition
- Report quality issues, document non-conforming parts, and support root cause analysis where required
- Follow internal safety procedures, maintain a safe working environment, and report near-miss incidents
- Contribute to initiatives that improve inspection processes and product quality
Technical Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Competent in manual measuring techniques
- Knowledge of non-conformance reporting (advantageous)
- Awareness of calibration requirements (advantageous)
- Excellent attention to detail and reporting accuracy
Benefits:
- Regular afternoon shift 16:30-3am
- Shift allowance
- £35-40K+ dependent on experience
- Permanent role
- Ability to progress
