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Quality Inspector - Alpha Manufacturing, Pasturefields Lane, Hixon
Employment Type
Full Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
02-04-2026
Application End Date
30-04-2026
Location
Pasturefields Lane, Hixon
State/County
Staffordshire
Zip Code
ST18 0PH
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Experience
-
Education
-
Description
🛠️ Quality Inspector – Alpha Manufacturing (Part of The HEX Group)
📍 Location: Staffordshire
🕐 Hours: Monday–Friday, 13:00–21:30
🏭 About Us
Alpha Manufacturing is part of The HEX Group. We produce precision sheet metal components and assemblies.
We design, prototype, and manufacture a wide range of products in our modern Staffordshire facility.
🏆 We are proud winners of Employer of the Year & Business of the Year – Staffordshire Business Awards 2025.
We focus on creating a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to grow and develop your career.
We are expanding and looking for a Quality Inspector to join our team.
🎯 Role Purpose
- Ensure components and assemblies meet quality standards.
- Support production teams to achieve Right First Time (RFT) quality.
- Maintain safe working practices at all times.
🔧 What You Will Do
- Inspect components and assemblies using engineering drawings and inspection documents.
- Use measuring tools and inspection equipment correctly.
- Record inspection results clearly and accurately.
- Work with production teams to resolve issues.
- Follow all health & safety procedures.
- Keep your work area tidy and organised.
💡 Skills You Need
(You do not need every skill to apply. If you meet most, please consider applying.)
🧰 Technical Skills
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Skilled in using measuring tools (e.g., verniers, micrometres, gauges).
- Understanding of weld processes and quality standards.
- Experience in manufacturing quality inspection.
📋 Transferable Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow processes and instructions.
- Good record‑keeping and accuracy.
- Effective time management.
🤝 Behaviours We Value
- Clear communication: Shares information in a direct and respectful way.
- Teamwork: Works well with colleagues and supports others.
- Problem-solving: Looks for practical solutions to issues.
- Reliability: Completes tasks on time and follows procedures.
- Flexibility: Can adjust when priorities change.
- Quality focus: Takes pride in producing accurate work.
🎁 What We Offer
💷 Competitive salary (based on experience)
🌴 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
🎄 Christmas shutdown
🎉 Company bonus scheme
🚗 Free on‑site parking
💛 Employee Assistance Programme
🩺 Health Cash Plan
🚴 Cycle to Work scheme
📚 Learning & development opportunities
🍔 Company food days
💛 Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applications from everyone, including neurodivergent candidates.
If you need adjustments at any stage, we are happy to support you.
📞 Need support with your application?
Contact our People & Culture Team: 01889 270098, Prefer to chat via e mail? Contact us on peopleandculture@thehexgroup.co.uk.