Job Title: Mechanical Inspector Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30 Friday: 07:30 - 14:00 (40 hours per week) Salary: Up to £17.50 per hour (dependent on experience) Reports to: Inspection Team Leader Benefits: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays Employer pension contribution Free on-site parking Access to Employee Assistance Program (Health Assured - 24hr helpline) About the Company: A leading precision engineering firm based in Basingstoke, specialising in the design and subcontract manufacture of high-precision components for the automotive and aerospace sectors. With over two decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence, working with some of the most demanding clients in motorsport and high-performance engineering. Their core competencies include deep hole drilling, honing, forged piston manufacturing, and advanced coating technologies. Key Responsibilities: Inspect mechanical components and assemblies using a variety of precision measuring tools Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Verify dimensional accuracy using hand-held tools, height gauges, bore gauges, and surface finish testers Operate or assist with the operation of CMM (ideally Mitutoyo) for inspection routines Record inspection results and complete associated documentation accurately Work to quality control standards, preferably AS9100 Communicate effectively with the wider production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues Requirements: Education & Experience: Advanced Apprenticeship or Higher Education Qualification in Mechanical Engineering preferred Previous experience in a Mechanical or Quality Inspector role within a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment is essential Skills & Knowledge: Proficient in the use of inspection tools and equipment Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Solid Microsoft Office skills (especially Word and Excel) Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards Detail-oriented with strong communication and time management abilities