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Quality Inspector

Reference: 55801
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted: 5 August 2026

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Kieran Evans

Kieran Evans

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About The Role


Davall Gears

Quality Inspector (Night Shift)

Hertfordshire

If you’re a Quality Inspector who takes pride in getting things right first time, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

We’re working with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying highly regulated industries, with a strong order book and ambitious plans for continued growth. As investment continues across the business, they’re looking to strengthen their quality team with an experienced Night Shift Quality Inspector.

This is a business where quality isn’t an afterthought. You’ll be inspecting complex precision machined components that demand accuracy, working alongside an experienced engineering team in a clean, modern manufacturing environment.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Carrying out first-off, patrol and final inspection of precision machined components

  • Using a range of manual inspection equipment and CMMs to verify component quality

  • Producing inspection documentation including First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102)

  • Supporting calibration activities and ensuring measuring equipment remains compliant

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience inspecting precision machined components

  • Confident using a wide range of inspection equipment and interpreting engineering drawings with GD&T

  • CMM experience, including programming, would be advantageous

  • A background within aerospace, defence, automotive, medical or another high-precision manufacturing environment

What’s on offer:

  • Permanent night shift (Monday-Thursday, 21:45-08:00)

  • 25 days holiday

  • 6% employer pension contribution

  • Life assurance

  • Long-term career stability within a growing engineering business

If you’re looking to join a business where quality standards are genuinely valued and your experience will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply, and Kieran Evans will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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