Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector (Stores & Manufacturing)Bolton | Onsite | Defence ManufacturingWhy apply?An opportunity supporting a major UK defence programmeClearly defined role focused on goods inwards & stores inspection (not bench/final inspection)________________________________________The opportunityAs a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking an experienced Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector to join their established manufacturing site in Bolton.This role is critical to ensuring all incoming materials and components meet purchase order, contractual, and quality requirements before entering production. You will play a key part in protecting compliance, supporting manufacturing schedules, and maintaining the highest standards within a safety critical, regulated environment.________________________________________What youll be doingInspect and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, and quality documentationFormally accept procured products in line with approved standards and contractual conditionsRead and interpret engineering and assembly drawings, including dimensional tolerances and machined featuresInspect components for damage, surface finish, paint defects, and first off requirements where applicableComplete, maintain, and update accurate inspection and quality records, ensuring full traceabilityValidate delivery paperwork and system entries to support audit and compliance requirementsMeet agreed inspection turnaround times to support manufacturing demandIdentify, segregate, and control non conforming material, raising and maintaining NCRs as requiredSupport product verification and approval activities, including audits and PCB inspection where applicableMaintain compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures while contributing to a safe, organised working environment________________________________________What were looking forEssential experienceProven goods inwards, incoming inspection, or stores inspection experience within a manufacturing or regulated environmentStrong understanding of inspection requirements for safety critical componentsExperience managing receipt, verification, traceability, and non conformance controlConfidence working with inspection documentation, delivery paperwork, and quality recordsPlease note: This role requires goods inwards / stores inspection experience. Final or bench mechanical inspection experience alone is not suitable.Qualifications (one of the following)Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Apprenticeship, orLevel 3 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (e.g. NVQ, ONC, Diploma or equivalent).Qualifications must meet the required standard for the role.Additional skillsManual handling and ESD awarenessSAP experience is desirable but not essential________________________________________Security clearanceBritish Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.________________________________________About the siteThe Bolton facility is one of the North Wests leading manufacturing sites, supporting defence programmes for over 25 years. The site offers:Onsite canteenFree parking, showers, and bike racksConvenient motorway access________________________________________What happens next?Once you apply, and if your application meets the selection criteria, a member of the talent acquisition team will contact you to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience and suitability for the role in more detail.JBRP1_UKTJ