Ref: SYN52765

Mechanical Inspector

• Location England, South East, Greater London, Uxbridge
• Sector ManufacturingEngineeringAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £35000 - £38000 per annum, Benefits: + 25 days hols and BK + pension + parking

Mechanical Inspector

Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
Location: 10 minutes from Uxbridge / ~40 minutes via public transport
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–12:00 (37 hours per week)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x basic rate (5–10 hours per week available)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

We’re recruiting a Mechanical Inspector for a global aerospace manufacturer near Uxbridge. You’ll be part of a quality-first team, inspecting precision-engineered components that are used in safety-critical applications worldwide.

Why apply?

• £35k–£38k salary + paid overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 9% non-contributory pension
• Half-day Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Stable, long-term role in an expanding business

What you’ll be doing:

• Inspect machined and goods-in components using precision tools (verniers, calipers, micrometers)
• Interpret engineering drawings and check components to tight tolerances
• Complete inspection documentation with high accuracy
• Record data in SAP and document non-conformances
• Work to aerospace quality standards

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Skilled in precision measuring equipment (metric and imperial)
• Previous experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport, or Subcontract Manufacturing
• CMM/PC-DMIS experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Knowledge of Hexagon Laser Scanning Arm is a bonus

Apply now to start a career that’s not just engineering – it’s life-saving.

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