Goods In Quality Inspector – Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Goods In Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing business in Aldershot.

This permanent, full-time role is responsible for inspecting incoming materials before they are released into production. You will check deliveries against purchase orders and quality specifications, identify defects, maintain accurate inspection records and help resolve supplier quality issues.

Working closely with the Warehouse, Purchasing and Production teams, you will play an important part in preventing non-conforming materials from entering the manufacturing process and supporting continuous improvement.

The role would suit an experienced Quality Inspector who takes pride in maintaining high standards and has a careful, methodical approach.

• Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location: Aldershot
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am–5:00pm
• Benefits include a company pension, 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, on-site parking, training and development, and career progression

The employer is an established and expanding manufacturer with a strong focus on product quality, effective quality systems and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming deliveries against purchase orders and quality specifications.
• Check paper, board, inks, adhesives, packaging and other raw materials for damage or defects.
• Assess colour consistency, quantities and overall product quality.
• Record inspection results accurately using company quality systems.
• Quarantine non-conforming materials and raise quality concerns when required.
• Work with suppliers and the Purchasing team to resolve material quality issues.
• Release quality-approved materials into production.
• Support supplier quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation.
• Keep the inspection area clean, organised and safe.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activity within the quality department.

Requirements

• Previous experience in goods-in inspection, quality inspection or quality control.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively with Warehouse, Purchasing, Production and supplier contacts.
• A positive and proactive approach.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within printing, packaging or graphics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Understanding of paper, board or print-production processes.
• Experience using warehouse or stock-control systems.
• Experience supporting supplier quality investigations or corrective actions.

Skills & Qualities

• A careful and analytical approach.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Professional communication skills.
• A consistent focus on quality.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Ability to manage inspection priorities effectively.
• Confidence raising concerns when materials do not meet the required standard.
• A collaborative approach to working with other departments.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• Company pension.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression.
• Supportive team environment.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturing business.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:15am–5:00pm.

Location

Aldershot.

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to find out more about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.