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Date Added: Sat 14/02/2026

Mechanical Inspector

Bolton, UK
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Company: CERTAIN ADVANTAGE

Job Type: Apprenticeship, FullTime

Salary: £28.35 - £29.70 per hour, Inc benefits

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential – not just the inspecting of their own. Must have had significant recent experience of this – major part of their role.Hourly Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks.  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.Mechanical Inspector Job Description:
  • Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure
  • Examining for correct assembly
  • Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
  • Inspect for physical damage
  • Intermediate inspection checks non product certification
  • Monitor product certification operators
  • Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack
  • Control defect items via segregation from good product
  • Raise and maintain relevant data records/defect reports
  • Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets
  • Care for and use specialised inspection tools
  • Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits
  • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
  • Ensure inspection times are met
  • Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks
  • Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Maintain a good housekeeping policy
  • Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement.
One of the following qualifiactions;
  • Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
  • Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
  • Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
  • Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
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