Forging Inspector

Quality InspectorLocation: Livingston Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (Moving to 4 on, 4 off Continental Shifts after training) Join a Global Engineering ManufacturerWe're looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading manufacturing business in Livingston. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential, long-term job security and genuine career progression. You'll complete an initial three-month training period on a Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern before moving onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift, increasing your salary to circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum. What You'll Be Doing • Inspect forged and machined components to ensure they meet quality standards. • Carry out dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment. • Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. • Identify defects and support quality improvements across production. • Complete inspection documentation accurately. • Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping. • Work closely with production teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery. What We're Looking For • Time-served Engineer or HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering. • Previous inspection experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. • Ability to read engineering drawings. • Experience using precision measuring equipment. • Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset. • Flexible to work rotating shifts before moving onto continental shifts. Initial Training Shift Pattern3 shift rotation: Days/Backs/Nights followed by Continental shift pattern What's on Offer? • Starting salary of circa £40,000 - £41,000. • Increase to circa £46,000 - £48,000 after training. • Permanent position with a global manufacturer. • Excellent career progression and ongoing training. • Modern manufacturing facility. • Stable, long-term employment. Please note: Due to the nature of work within the sector, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Full UK Passport required!!