QA Inspector

Description

QA Inspector – Kitchen Manufacturing

Location

South Yorkshire (Manufacturing / Quality Department)

Salary

Up to £35,000 per annum DOE

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Our client is a leading kitchen manufacturer specialising in premium-quality painted and unpainted kitchen units, doors, and components. With a strong commitment to design, craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, our clients operates a modern production facility in South Yorkshire. The quality team plays a vital role in ensuring every product leaving the factory meets their high standards.

Role Overview

As a QA Inspector, you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying the quality of our client's kitchen components at various stages of production — from goods inwards to final inspection. You will work closely with production, finishing, and logistics teams to ensure compliance with both customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct

in-process inspections

on raw materials, work-in-progress parts, and finished kitchen units

Perform

final quality checks

on doors, panels, and components before they are dispatched

Use appropriate inspection equipment (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges) to check dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish.

Verify that products meet specification: colour, finish, edge banding, fittings, and construction quality.

Identify non-conformances (defects, dimensional errors, finish issues) and report them in line with quality processes

Work with production teams to root cause quality issues and support corrective actions / rework

Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records (e.g. inspection check-sheets, QA logs)

Support internal audits and periodic quality reviews / continuous improvement initiatives

Liaise with suppliers (if necessary) to address material quality or specification discrepancies

Train or guide production staff on correct build and finishing standards when needed

Help maintain calibration of measuring tools and inspection equipment

Maintain a tidy and organized QA workspace and ensure compliance with health & safety standards

Person Specification / Skills & Experience

Previous experience in quality inspection or quality assurance — ideally in

furniture manufacturing

,

cabinetry

, or

kitchen production

Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset

Experience using measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)

Good written and verbal communication skills — able to write clear inspection reports and communicate with production colleagues

Basic computer skills – especially for recording inspection data (Excel, internal quality systems)

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings / product specification sheets

Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work with production to correct defects

Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001) is a plus

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical capability to handle product inspection (standing for long periods, handling kitchen components)

Benefits

Competitive salary: up to £35,000 p.a.DOE

Overtime opportunities (dependant on production demand)

Training and development – opportunity to improve QA skills and techniques

Pension scheme

Supportive working environment within a skilled, dedicated team

Modern manufacturing facility

Working Hours

Monday to Friday (exact shift hours to be confirmed)

Potential for overtime during busy production periods

How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a short cover letter highlighting:

Your experience in quality assurance and inspection in manufacturing / furniture / kitchens

What inspection tools you have used before (e.g. micrometers, gauges)

Why you are interested in applying for this position

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Ad ID: 5417535390