Quality Inspector / Production Quality Inspector Jobs in Woking | Full Training | Up to £16.75 Per Hour

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector / Production Quality Inspector based in Woking, Surrey. This is a full time temp to perm opportunity working 37.5 hours per week.

During your training period, you will work Monday to Friday on the day shift and receive £13.00 per hour plus holiday pay, equivalent to £14.57 per hour inclusive.

Following successful training, you will move onto the late shift working Monday to Friday from 3.00pm to 9.00pm. Your pay will increase with a 15% shift allowance, giving an inclusive hourly rate of £16.75 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing company where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

As a Quality Inspector / Production Quality Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards before progressing through production. You will carry out inspections, identify defects, support quality improvements, and work closely with production teams to maintain exceptional manufacturing standards.

This role would suit someone with previous quality inspection, quality control, manufacturing, or production experience who enjoys detailed work and takes pride in producing high quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled quality inspections throughout production

• Inspecting products against approved samples, artwork, proofs, and specifications

• Checking print quality, finish, colour consistency, adhesion, and presentation

• Identifying defects, inconsistencies, and process issues

• Supporting quality assurance and quality control activities

• Maintaining accurate inspection records and documentation

• Gathering inspection evidence including photographs and samples

• Communicating quality concerns to production and management teams

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

• Assisting with investigations into recurring quality issues

• Working closely with production and operational teams

• Helping minimise waste, rework, and production delays

Requirements

• Previous experience within quality inspection, quality control, manufacturing, production, or a similar environment

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication and record keeping skills

• Ability to work independently and make objective decisions

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Methodical and quality focused approach

• Ability to identify defects and inconsistencies

• Positive and professional attitude

• Team Leader or Supervisory experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Skills and Qualities

• Strong attention to detail

• Quality focused mindset

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Reliable and self motivated

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Positive team player

What’s On Offer

• £13.00 per hour plus holiday pay during training

• £14.57 per hour inclusive during training

• £16.75 per hour inclusive after successful training

• 15% late shift allowance

• Temp to perm opportunity

• Full training provided

• Monday to Friday working

• Long term career progression

• Specialist manufacturing environment

• Supportive team and ongoing development

Working Hours

Training Period

• Monday to Friday

• 8.00am to 4.00pm

After Training

• Monday to Friday

• 3.00pm to 9.00pm

• 37.5 hours per week

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Recruit on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.