Mechanical Inspector – Precision Machining (Hayes)
Location: Hayes, Middlesex (West London)
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £40,000
Hours: 39 hours per week (days), with overtime available midweek and Saturday mornings
The opportunity
ABS Talent is recruiting a Mechanical Inspector on behalf of a growing sub-contract precision engineering company in Hayes, West London. Working from a modern, well-equipped inspection department, you'll verify precision-machined components supplied into high-value sectors including aerospace, defence, motorsport, medical and oil & gas.
Our client operates from a modern 20,000 sq ft facility and has invested heavily in machinery, technology and people — this is a great opportunity to join a business on a genuine growth trajectory (ISO 9001 accredited, working towards AS9100).
The role
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Verifying precision-toleranced machined components to quality standards
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CMM inspection — both manual and CNC (Aberlink machines/software an advantage; training available)
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Using calibrated measuring equipment — micrometers, verniers, shadowgraph and similar
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Producing accurate FAIR reports, including to AS9102 (aerospace standard)
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Interpreting engineering drawings with a good understanding of GD&T
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Working closely with the quality team in a fast-moving production environment
About you
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Experience in a similar inspection role, ideally in aerospace component manufacturing
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Familiarity with AS9100 standards
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Confident with calibrated measuring equipment and CMM inspection techniques
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Aberlink experience an advantage (training provided if needed)
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Good understanding of GD&T
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Experience producing FAIR reports (AS9102 an advantage)
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Basic PC skills (Word/Excel)
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A strong, flexible team player with good communication, problem-solving and attention to detail
What's on offer
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Permanent role with a growing, well-invested precision engineering business
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£40,000 Salary
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39-hour week (days), with overtime available midweek and Saturday mornings
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A modern, well-equipped inspection department and genuine growth opportunity
Interested? Apply with your CV and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. All enquiries handled in confidence
