Trainee Quality Inspector

Trainee Quality InspectorScroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.Location : Hailsham, BN27 4ELSalary : Competitive, DOEContract : Full time, PermanentHours : Monday - Friday, 37 hoursBenefits : A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe.From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.We are now recruiting for a Trainee Quality Inspector to join our quality team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career or looking to transition into quality inspection within a precision engineering environment.You will receive full training to learn how to measure and visually inspect components and assemblies using a variety of metrology equipment.You will also gain hands-on experience inspecting welds, validating components, and learning how to spot and record defects and features that don't meet specification.As our Trainee Quality Inspector, you'll learn to:Support the non-conformance process and take part in corrective actions.Visually inspect finished goods to ensure they meet customer expectations.Help maintain the quality standards VACGEN is known for worldwide.Collaborate with different teams to improve product quality from the ground up.Update KPI's and metrics to drive continuous quality improvement.We're looking for someone who:Has a genuine interest in engineering, quality, or manufacturing.Is keen to learn how to use measuring tools and understand technical drawings.Has great attention to detail and enjoys problem-solving.Is reliable, organised, and eager to develop a long-term career in quality.It would be great if you also had:A relevant qualification (or working towards one) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a similar discipline.An understanding of quality standards like ISO 9001 (but this is not essential - we'll train you!).Any hands-on experience from education, hobbies, work experience, or previous roles.No agencies please.Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.Please Note : We cannot accept applications from Overseas.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-18