Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician (Night Shift)

Job Title: Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician (Night Shift)
Location: Leicester
Salary: £22.20 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
Shift: Night Shift – Monday to Thursday, 18:00 – 06:00
Benefits: Permanent night shift, long weekends (4-day week), stable manufacturing environment, opportunity to work within a precision engineering business supplying highly regulated industries.



Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician – Night Shift

A well-established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a Quality Inspector / Level 2 NDT Technician to join its quality team on a permanent night shift. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that manufactured components meet strict quality and compliance standards within a highly regulated production environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspection activities, non-destructive testing, and supporting quality assurance processes to maintain the highest product standards across production.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection

• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI), receipt inspection, and in-process inspection using both CMM and manual measurement techniques

• Run CMM programmes, analyse results, and make appropriate quality decisions

• Maintain and manage CMM programme integrity and documentation

• Support internal non-conformance processes, including raising rejects and ensuring appropriate containment

• Work closely with the Engineering team during New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Complete FAIR packs using both CMM and manual inspection methods

• Carry out inspection and calibration activities as required to support production

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

• Perform MPI, DPI and visual inspections in line with approved procedures

• Ensure NDT equipment is maintained and suitable for operation

• Conduct required control checks and tests

• Interpret and evaluate results against defined acceptance standards

• Prepare and authorise product test reports

• Generate work instructions for Level 3 approval

• Manage inspection workflow to support production priorities

• Maintain Level 2 certification in the relevant NDT method

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a quality inspection role within aerospace or automotive manufacturing

• Level 2 NDT certification in Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

• Experience operating CMM equipment and manual inspection tools

• Strong understanding of FAIR documentation and quality standards

• Experience working with SOPs and controlled documentation

• Ability to work to production timelines in a manufacturing environment

Apply

If you are an experienced Quality Inspector with Level 2 NDT certification and are seeking a permanent night-shift opportunity in a precision engineering environment, we would welcome your application.

Pertemps Engineering Division