Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

Malton, York YO17

Salary: £27,500 to £30,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm (30-minute lunch)

Holidays: 20 days + statutory

Full-time, permanent

The Role

We are recruiting a Mechanical Inspector to support quality, compliance and manufacturing continuity within a regulated engineering environment. This role is responsible for inspecting mechanical components, assemblies and finished items to ensure they meet defined engineering, quality and customer requirements.

Reporting to the QA Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining inspection standards, supporting production flow and ensuring accurate quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect incoming mechanical components against engineering drawings, specifications and purchase ordersCarry out in-process and final inspections of mechanical parts and assembliesIdentify, document and raise non-conformances in line with quality management proceduresInterpret mechanical drawings, tolerances and technical specificationsPerform dimensional inspections using manual measuring equipment and CMM equipment where applicableSupport calibration activities and maintain accurate calibration recordsRecord inspection results and quality data accurately within the ERP systemSupport Goods-In and Goods-Out inspection activities during peak periodsLiaise with Purchasing, Stores and Production to resolve quality-related issuesMaintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and compliance, including ATEX and customer requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Mechanical engineering background or equivalent practical experienceProven experience in mechanical inspection or quality assuranceStrong ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawingsERP system experience for recording inspection and quality dataGood IT skills, including MS Word and ExcelExcellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

Desirable

CMM machine experienceExperience of ISO-based quality management systemsDocument control experience in a regulated environmentExposure to ATEX, industrial or hazardous-area equipment

Personal Attributes

High level of accuracy and accountabilityCalm, structured and reliable under pressureClear communicator with engineering and operations teamsProactive with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Interested in this Mechanical Inspector role? Please apply with your latest CV.

 

 

 

INDHS 

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  • Location: Malton, North Yorkshire, England
  • Salary: £27.5k - 30k per year
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Equals One Ltd
  • Posted: 09-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com