Quality Gate Operative (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite manufacturing environment with initial dayshift training followed by a two-shift rotation.

Salary: £15.25 per hour for temporary workers, with a 20% shift premium and overtime rates available.

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a growing manufacturing business offering a temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

What you will do

• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections of welding and fabrication components.
• Verify products against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, record, and report defects, non-conformances, and other quality concerns.
• Work with production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Complete inspection records and quality documentation accurately.
• Follow health, safety, and quality procedures while maintaining an organised work area.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills for recording inspection data.
• Ability to work independently and make objective quality decisions.
• Availability for an average of 38.5 hours per week and rotating shifts after training.

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, or quality inspection.
• Experience using inspection equipment, gauges, fixtures, or measuring tools.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Immediate starts and a temporary-to-permanent pathway.
• 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free onsite parking and kitchen facilities.
• Overtime paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays.
• Permanent employees receive pension contributions, death-in-service insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP access, wellbeing support, and discounted gym membership.

Hiring process

• Immediate starts are available.
• Successful temporary workers may transfer to permanent employment.