Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire - 20minute drive from Oxford (Commutable by car from Oxford, Thame, Aylesbury, Abingdon, Didcot, Wheatley, Wallingford, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Bicester)
Salary: £32,500 basic | £39,000–£40,000 OTE including shift allowance
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)
This role would suit candidates with strong experience using handheld inspection tools (verniers, callipers), confidence reading engineering drawings, and a background in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defence, or automotive.
Syntech Recruitment is working exclusively with a highly respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, known for producing safety-critical, life-saving equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability, strong benefits, and a genuine focus on quality.
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring precision-engineered components meet stringent aerospace and defence standards prior to release.
Shift Pattern
This role will transition to a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern after probation, working 177 shifts per year. The shift pattern includes weekends and bank holidays, but excludes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
Quality Inspector – Benefits
* £32,500 basic salary
* £39,000–£40,000 OTE including shift allowance
* Overtime paid at 1.5x during probation
* Non-contributory pension (9%)
* Healthcare plan & life assurance
* Annual bonus (1–3% of salary, including overtime)
* Improved work–life balance with structured shift pattern
* Work on safety-critical aerospace components
* Clean, modern working environment
* Long-term permanent role with development opportunities
Quality Inspector – Responsibilities
* Inspecting precision-engineered mechanical components and assemblies
* Conducting detailed checks on safety-critical cartridges and equipment
* Using handheld inspection tools such as verniers and callipers
* Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
* Ensuring all parts meet aerospace and defence quality standards
* Working collaboratively within a busy quality inspection team
Quality Inspector – Requirements
* Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Hands-on inspection experience using verniers, callipers, and similar tools
* Capable of working in metric and imperial measurements
* Background in a precision manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of GD&T desirable but not essential
* High attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
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