Goods Inwards Inspector

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Goods Inwards Inspector Manufacturing / DefenceLocation: Bolton | Onsite Manufacturing Facility
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. As a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking an experienced Goods Inwards Inspector to join their established Bolton site. This role plays a critical part in ensuring all incoming materials meet purchase order, contractual, and quality requirements within a highly regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environment. You will support production schedules, maintain full compliance, and help safeguard quality standards across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Inspect and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders, contracts, and quality requirements Formally accept procured products in line with approved standards and conditions Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings, including dimensional tolerances Inspect components for damage, surface finish, paint defects, and first-off requirements Complete and maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation Validate delivery paperwork, ensuring full traceability and compliance Meet agreed inspection turnaround times to support manufacturing schedules Identify, segregate, and control non-conforming material, raising NCRs as required Support product verification through audits, including PCB inspection where applicable Maintain compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures
Essential QualificationsYou must hold one of the following: Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Level 3 Apprenticeship (Advanced or L3 Standard) OR Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, Diploma, etc.) AND Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) (NVQ not required where a full L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved) Essential Experience Proven goods-in inspection experience within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of inspection requirements for safety-critical components Stores and incoming materials experience is essential (Mechanical inspection experience alone is not suitable for this role) Additional Skills Manual handling and ESD awareness SAP experience desirable
Security ClearanceBritish Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship.Successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS clearance after offer stage. xehkeey What Happens NextIf your application meets the selection criteria, a talent acquisition specialist will contact you to arrange a structured screening call focused on your experience and suitability for the role.
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Location:
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector And Government

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