Morson are recruiting on behalf a leading defence equipment manufacturers based in Bolton, Greater Manchester for an apprenticeship served MECHANICAL INSPECTOR. This is a contract role although highly likely to be long-term. **In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions** The Mechanical Inspector will primarily be responsible for certifying the product in line with the product certification procedure, any applicants must have significant mechanical inspection experience, ideally in a defence and/or aerospace capacity *PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE SERVED AN APPRENTICESHIP (PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED) IF YOU HAVEN’T SERVED AN APPRENTICESHIP YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED* Rates: £20.37 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to £21.37 per hour post 12 weeks (PAYE) £27.37 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to £28.71 per hour (Umbrella) *role is INSIDE IR35* Responsibilities: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure Examining for correct assembly Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc Inspect for physical damage Intermediate inspection checks non product certification Monitor product certification operators Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack Control defect items via segregation from good product Raise and maintain relevant data records/defect reports Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets Care for and use specialised inspection tools Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process Ensure inspection times are met Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality Maintain a safe working environment Maintain a good housekeeping policy Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement Skillset/experience required: Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21or HNC Signification prior mechanical inspection experience Several years’ experience as a skilled person IPC 610 certified / trained preferred