Forging Inspector
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
East Lothian, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£39k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Quality Inspector
Location: 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 Manufacturer
We'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 Pattern
3 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
Location: 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 Manufacturer
We'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 Pattern
3 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
Reference: 225395904
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Forging Inspector
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
East Lothian, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£39k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Quality Inspector
Location: 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 Manufacturer
We'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 Pattern
3 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
Location: 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 Manufacturer
We'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 Pattern
3 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
Reference: 225395904
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