Quality Engineer/Inspector

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Job information

  • Location: Preston, Lancashire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £35000.00 - £40000 per annum + 4 day working week
  • Published: 22 September 2026

Quality Inspector (Training to Quality Engineer)

Preston

£35,000 – £40,000 +4 day working week + enhanced holidays + enhanced pension + overtime opportunities

Are you Quality Inspector or similar looking to join a well-established engineering company with over 35 years of industry expertise, manufacturing high-precision components for the Aerospace, Rail, and Motorsport sectors?

Do you want to join a business that not only offers a great work-life balance through a 4-day working week, but also provides overtime opportunities, long-term stability, and the chance to receive training all the way up to Quality Engineer level.

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected engineering company that invests in its people, maintains high manufacturing standards, and delivers precision-machined components to some of the UK’s most demanding industries.

This role would suit a Quality Inspector or similar with experience in a precision engineering or similar and preferably have used vernier callipers, CMM’s, Micrometres or similar looking to join a business that offers a 4-day working week and great training/progression opportunities.

The role:

  • Training to Quality Engineer level
  • Using Vernier Callipers, CMM’s and Micrometres to ensure parts meet quality specifications
  • Inspecting precision engineering parts

The person:

  • Quality Inspector or similar
  • Preferably experience with Vernier callipers, CMM’S or micrometres
  • Manufacturing/Precision engineering background (preferred)
  • Commutable to Preston

Reference: BBBH27387

Keywords: Quality Inspector, Engineer, Precision Engineering, Aerospace, Rail, Motorsport, Vernier Callipers, CMM’s, Micrometres, Parts, Inspection, Preston

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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