Goods Inwards Inspector

Description

Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector (Stores & Manufacturing)

Why apply?

Secure, long‑term opportunity supporting a major UK defence programme

Clearly defined role focused on goods‑inwards & stores inspection (not bench/final inspection)

The opportunity

As a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking an experienced Goods Inwards / Incoming Quality Inspector to join their established manufacturing site in Bolton.

This role is critical to ensuring all incoming materials and components meet purchase order, contractual, and quality requirements before entering production. You will play a key part in protecting compliance, supporting manufacturing schedules, and maintaining the highest standards within a safety‑critical, regulated environment.

What you'll be doing

Inspect and verify all incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, and quality documentation

Formally accept procured products in line with approved standards and contractual conditions

Read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings, including dimensional tolerances and machined features

Inspect components for damage, surface finish, paint defects, and first‑off requirements where applicable

Complete, maintain, and update accurate inspection and quality records, ensuring full traceability

Validate delivery paperwork and system entries to support audit and compliance requirements

Meet agreed inspection turnaround times to support manufacturing demand

Identify, segregate, and control non‑conforming material, raising and maintaining NCRs as required

Support product verification and approval activities, including audits and PCB inspection where applicable

Maintain compliance with manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures while contributing to a safe, organised working environment

What we're looking for

Essential experience

Proven goods‑inwards, incoming inspection, or stores inspection experience within a manufacturing or regulated environment

Strong understanding of inspection requirements for safety‑critical components

Experience managing receipt, verification, traceability, and non‑conformance control

Confidence working with inspection documentation, delivery paperwork, and quality recordsPlease note: This role requires goods‑inwards / stores inspection experience. Final or bench mechanical inspection experience alone is not suitable.

Qualifications:

Advanced / Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Apprenticeship

OR

Level 3 academic qualification (ONC / Diploma or equivalent) AND

Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

(NVQ not required if a Level 3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved)Additional skills

Manual handling and ESD awareness

SAP experience is desirable but not essential

About the site

The Bolton facility is one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites, supporting defence programmes for over 25 years. The site offers:

Onsite canteen

Free parking, showers, and bike racks

Convenient motorway access

What happens next?

Once you apply, and if your application meets the selection criteria, a member of the talent acquisition team will contact you to arrange a structured screening call. xjnqpsq This conversation will explore your experience and suitability for the role in more detail.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Ad ID: 5419001388