Quality Inspector

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Full Time: 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 12:50 Friday (38 hours per week)

About us:

As one of the UK's leading heating element manufacturers, Backer Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time! We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business.

About the role:

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring products meet strict quality requirements? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where attention to detail and continuous improvement are key? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a proactive Quality Inspector to support our growing team by carrying out quality inspections, monitoring processes, and helping drive ongoing improvements throughout the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on product quality and operational excellence.

What you'll do:

As our Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in safeguarding product quality by:

• Conducting internal audits
• Performing goods-inward, product, and equipment quality inspections
• Carrying out daily process-based quality checks and recording results
• Monitoring scrap levels and investigating root causes
• Raising and progressing corrective actions with suppliers
• Supporting validation of supplier corrective actions
• Overseeing internal and external calibration of equipment
• Assisting in the creation of SOPs and work instructions
• Managing and reporting on customer returns
• Undertaking projects focused on continuous improvement and Lean principles
• Ensuring clear, accurate documentation and communication across teams

Skills & Qualities:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Experience using basic measuring equipment
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and QMS record-keeping abilities
• Organised, able to work in a busy environment, and willing to challenge where needed
• IOSH / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal auditor training
• 5S experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools
• Cash Health Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company life assurance
• Full training and support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• On-site parking