Goods Inwards Inspector

July 31, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Goods Inwards Inspector

Motherwell

Mon Thurs, 7am 4:15pm (35-hour week)

Permanent

Are you ready to join a forward thinking and innovative manufacturing environment where ownership, initiative, and precision are genuinely valued?

We re on the lookout for a proactive, technically capable Goods Inwards Inspector to join a world-class engineering team at a globally recognised heavy machinery manufacturer. This is your chance to shape quality standards and work cross functionally in a business undergoing exciting transformation and investment.

Why This Opportunity?

  • 4-day working week enjoy your Fridays off with a genuine work-life balance
  • Team & autonomy work within a close-knit, supportive team of 13
  • Development opportunities career pathways into more technical roles, with training and upskilling encouraged
  • Culture – work in a collaborative and CI Driven culture

Responsibilities:

  • Inspecting and approving components and materials from suppliers including 1st-off samples
  • Performing dimensional checks using tools like micrometers, verniers, calipers, depth gauges, surface measuring tools, and CMM equipment
  • Identifying quality issues and leading the process through to resolution ownership matters
  • Evaluating warranty returns and working cross-functionally with engineers to reach technical conclusions
  • Recording issues, data and actions using systems like SAP, Q-Pulse, and Excel
  • Supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function

Experience required:

  • A strong personality with the confidence to challenge, ask questions, and investigate root causes
  • Previous inspection experience in automotive, oil & gas, construction equipment, marine, precision or assembly (or similar) industries
  • Solid knowledge of engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Experience using CMM machines, measurement tools, and digital platforms such as Power BI, SAP, or Q-Pulse
  • Someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, takes initiative, and can juggle multiple tasks at once

This isn t just another inspection role. It s a chance to join a site that’s evolving a culture that values modern thinking, encourages initiative, and gives you the freedom to get on with it and do things right.

Interested? Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

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