Ref: SYN52001

Inspection Technician

• Location England, South East, Oxfordshire, Didcot
• Sector ManufacturingAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £35000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: + 28 days holiday + pension + on-site parking

Inspection Technician

Location: Near Didcot

Salary: Up to £45,000 DoE

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time day shift Monday – Friday 

Are you a detail-driven inspection professional with a passion for precision engineering?

We’re seeking an experienced Inspection Technician to join a forward-thinking manufacturing and technology business, supporting high-spec projects in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Apply?:

• Flexible Benefits Allowance of £1,100 per annum, paid monthly and spendable on benefits of your choice.
• Access to 360 Wellbeing including:
  • Same-day telephone GP appointments
  • Mental health support and confidential counselling
  • Legal, financial, and carer helplines
  • Online fitness platform and retailer discounts
• 28 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Flexible working hours with core hours between 9:30am and 3:30pm (standard 8.5-hour day including up to 1-hour lunch break)
• Share options after successful probation
• Complimentary refreshments and snacks on site

Inspection Technician Responsibilities:

• Manage bonded stores operations, including component check-in/check-out and kitting.
• Perform detailed incoming inspection using verniers, micrometres, pin gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Complete and maintain inspection records and documentation.
• Update MRP and procurement systems to ensure stock accuracy.
• Conduct regular stock counts and support annual stock take processes.
• Pack and ship goods to internal and external sites as required.
• Raise and manage any quality or non-conformance issues.
• Support the MAIT team in day-to-day assembly, integration, and test tasks.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.

Inspection Technician Profile:

• Strong technical knowledge of machined components.
• Confident in reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings, tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Hands-on experience using inspection and measurement tools.
• Familiar with MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail and a process-driven approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence (inter-site travel required).

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