Mechanical Inspector Full Apprenticeship Required

"Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Stevenage. Full apprenticeship required - this role is requiring all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant."

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking a proficient Mechanical Inspector to join their certification team at the Stevenage site. In this role, you will be responsible for authorising the product in compliance with our product certification procedure, thereby playing a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and safety.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship (TR23/TR21) or HNC qualification.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to teamwork and achieving business goals.
• Significant experience in Mechanical Inspection.
• Several years of experience as a skilled professional in the field.
• Preferably IPC 610 certified/trained.

What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Inspector:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring product certification and compliance with all associated procedures in line with the product certification procedure. This will involve conducting thorough inspections of the product for correct assembly, finish quality, physical damage and faulty finishing or painting while utilizing specialized inspection tools. Additionally, the candidate will monitor product certification operators, segregate defect items from good products, and maintain all relevant data records/defect reports and inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets. They will also conduct regular audits to maintain product certification and approval, ensure inspection times are met, and keep the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality. The candidate will be expected to maintain a safe working environment and good housekeeping policy, as well as possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Finally, they should be willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement.

"Please Note: Our client requires that all employees obtain the necessary clearance pertinent to their respective roles."

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.