Engineering Patrol Inspector

Quality - Swindon, Wiltshire

Ref: 1020Wednesday 11 November 2026

£35,765

Engineering Patrol Inspector

Swindon, Wiltshire

£35,765

Hours: 39 hours per week – Rotating Double Day Shifts

Permanent

Rotating Double Day Shifts – 39 Hours per Week

Monday to Thursday:

  • Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm

  • Late Shift: 2:00pm – 10:15pm

Friday:

  • Early Shift: 6:00am – 1:00pm

  • Late Shift: 1:00pm – 7:00pm

Are you an experienced Engineering Inspector or someone with a background in CNC machining looking to take the next step in your career?

We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Patrol Inspector to join our client's established engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, producing high-quality components for industries including aerospace, defence and other specialist sectors.

You'll play an important role in supporting production and quality teams, ensuring components meet the highest standards through accurate inspection, measurement and verification.

Responsibilities as an Engineering Patrol Inspector:

  • Carry out detailed inspections of precision-engineered components following CNC turning and milling operations.

  • Complete full secondary checks on production batches, ensuring components meet required specifications and tolerances.

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements.

  • Operate coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to inspect component features.

  • Use a variety of precision measuring equipment to check dimensions and quality.

  • Support Quality Assurance with internal calibration of measuring equipment.

  • Conduct routine quality inspections and 5S audits across production.

  • Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve technical queries and maintain excellent standards.

Who will fit in well:

  • Previous experience in mechanical engineering, CNC turning, milling or quality inspection would be advantageous.

  • An engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical background would be beneficial.

  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, measurements and tolerances.

  • Experience using Mitutoyo or Aberlink CMM machines would be a real advantage.

  • Good computer skills and a willingness to learn new systems and techniques.

  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

  • A proactive, reliable and flexible approach, with the confidence to work independently and as part of a team.

If you're passionate about engineering, take pride in your attention to detail and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Click the Apply button now – we look forward to hearing from you!