Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Shifts Available: Day Shift or Day/Night Rotating Shifts
Salary: Competitive, with 30% shift premium for night shifts

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our client’s team in Derry. This role is crucial in ensuring that finished goods meet stringent quality standards and are ready for shipment in line with the company’s quality policy. The ideal candidate will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help drive manufacturing towards world-class quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices, including the proper use of PPE and compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct random in-process inspections across manufacturing processes.
• Perform first-piece approval and pallet release tasks as required.
• Escalate quality exceptions to the Shift Quality Lead.
• Raise quality alerts and label suspect products appropriately.
• Support traceability activities and manage product containment efforts in collaboration with SQL and manufacturing teams.
• Carry out BD end-of-batch measurements and retrieve or replace retain samples as needed.
• Assist with other quality-related tasks as directed by the Shift Quality Lead.

Essential Criteria

• Academic qualifications in Maths and English.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production, quality, and hygiene systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness of quality standards and systems.
• Strong customer focus and open, honest communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational and analytic skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Professionalism, tact, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Effective oral and written communication skills across various levels of the organisation.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary, including a shift premium for night shifts.
• Comprehensive life insurance and health plan to support your well-being.
• Quarterly bonus scheme rewarding high performance.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step as a Quality Inspector and help ensure world-class standards in a thriving industry.
For more information, please apply via the link or contact Karl Yellop for a confidential discussion.