Job Title: Quality InspectorLocation: Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0ANSalary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annumJob Type: Full time, PermanentWorking Hours: 38 Hours Per WeekAbout 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 be doing:As our Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in safeguarding product quality by:Conducting internal auditsPerforming goods-inward, product, and equipment quality inspectionsCarrying out daily process-based quality checks and recording resultsMonitoring scrap levels and investigating root causesRaising and progressing corrective actions with suppliersSupporting validation of supplier corrective actionsOverseeing internal and external calibration of equipmentAssisting in the creation of SOPs and work instructionsManaging and reporting on customer returnsUndertaking projects focused on continuous improvement and Lean principlesEnsuring clear, accurate documentation and communication across teamsWhat We're Looking for:Essential:ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualificationMinimum 2 years' experience in a similar roleAbility to read technical drawingsExperience using basic measuring equipmentIntermediate MS Office skillsStrong time management, attention to detail, and QMS record-keeping abilitiesExcellent communication skillsConfident decision-makerOrganised, able to work in a busy environment, and willing to challenge where neededDesirable:IOSH / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal auditor training5S experienceFamiliarity with ISO 9001/14001/45001 systemsKnowledge of root cause analysis toolsWhy Join Us?You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team working to uphold high-quality standards across the business. We value professional development and encourage continuous learning, reflective practice, and the chance to grow your skills.You'll also play an essential role in strengthening our quality culture-helping us deliver excellence to customers and improve processes at every stage.Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension schemeCash Health PlanCycle to work schemeCompany life assuranceFull training and supportOpportunities for career progressionFriendly and inclusive working environmentOn-site parkingPlease Note:No agencies.Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Quality Assurance Specialist, Process Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Analyst, Product Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Assurance, may also be considered for this role.JBRP1_UKTJ