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Quality Inspector

🏢 Vibe Recruit • 📍 Cardiff, Wales • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£37,440 - £37,440

£3,120 - £3,120 / mo

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Location Base

Cardiff, Wales

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Quality Inspector
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff
Industry: Engineering
Reference: HQ00010757_1683298838
Contact Name: Alex Milton
Contact Email:
Job Published: 05 May 2023
Job Description

Quality Inspector

£37,440 - ( Monday - Friday ) - ongoing temporary contract

Cardiff

Are you an experienced Quality Inspector with a background in measurement of components and working to a high level of accuracy? Does the thought of working for a highly respected manufacturer in Cardiff on a long term temporary contract with a highly competitive wage and an early Friday finish appeal to you?

If so, please read on.

We are recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join an industry leader in Cardiff. This will be an important role for the business where you will be tasked with aiding in the measurement of components from 10mm to 1000mm to an accuracy of circa 0.05mm.

As Quality Inspector you will:

Assist in the measurement of components or use your experience of machining tight tolerances (0.050mm / 0.002'') to measure to a good level of accuracy.
Be able to measure dimensions of components against a Machine Setter's values and then log onto an inspection checklist
Use of your experience of working to engineering drawings and material specifications
Be involved in first off and final inspection of machined products

This is an ongoing temporary role with a highly competitive salary. You will benefit from convenient days regular working hours and an early Friday finish. This role has the potential to become a permanent position and you will have the chance to work in a highly skilled quality department for a highly respected manufacturer.

For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Inspector roles across Vibe Recruit's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,440 - £37,440 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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