Quality Inspector - CNC Precision Machining - Day Shift (Mon-Fri) If you're a hands-on mechanical inspector who values precision, clear standards and a stable Monday-Friday routine, this is a strong opportunity with an established aerospace precision engineering company in Basildon. You'll be inspecting first-offs and production components using manual measuring equipment, completing FAIR paperwork, and-if you want to develop-there's scope to build skills on CMM/PC-DMIS (advantageous, not essential).

What you'll care about

Permanent role in Basildon

Day shift, Monday to Friday (no rotating shifts)

Hands-on manual inspection (micrometers, gauges, verniers, etc.)

Inspect first-off, in-process and final CNC machined parts (plus goods-in/subcontract checks where required)

Quality paperwork including FAIRs (and PPAP support where applicable)

CMM exposure available; PC-DMIS/QCT experience welcomed but not essential

Supportive inspection team and clear processes aligned to AS9100

Key responsibilities

Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of CNC machined components

Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications

Use manual inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges

Operate inspection equipment including CMM (PC-DMIS preferred)

Complete and maintain FAIR documentation and quality records

Support PPAP requirements where applicable

Work to AS9100 procedures and maintain high quality standards

Assist with goods-in/subcontract inspection where subcontractors are utilised

Skills & experience

Essential

Experience in mechanical/precision inspection within a manufacturing environment

Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tolerances

Competent with manual measuring tools (micrometers, gauges, etc.)

Basic measurement calculations / basic trigonometry

Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset

Desirable (not essential)

CMM programming/operation experience (PC-DMIS and/or QCT)

Familiarity with QMS systems and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)

Experience completing FAIRs and/or supporting PPAP

Ideal for…

This role could suit someone early in their inspection career looking to train and develop, or an experienced inspector looking for a stable, secure position.

This is a permanent vacancy with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications