Quality Inspector
Location: Hayes, MiddlesexSalary: Based on experience
Date Posted: 04-12-2025
About Trueform
The Trueform Manufacturing & Technologies Group are leaders in the design and manufacture of hardware and digital displays for the street furniture, public transportation, signage and digital signage industries.
A pioneering British technology & manufacturing SME, Trueform provide custom design, engineering, manufacturing, technology and installation solutions for public spaces. Trueform develop and harness leading technology and advanced manufacturing techniques to create market leading products. With over 40 years of experience and significant depth of knowledge and expertise gained internationally, Trueform have provided some of the largest and most successful cities and clients in the World with their supporting infrastructure and systems. Operating internationally, Trueform are global leaders in the design and manufacture of innovative infrastructure and applied technology solutions for E-Mobility, Smart City Infrastructure, Clean-Tech, Zero Carbon Mobility and Public Transportation sectors.
About the Role
The role is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organisation’s Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 standards and UKCA accreditation requirements, ensuring robust quality assurance throughout the full manufacturing process. This includes conducting first article inspections across welding, CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly, as well as the inspection of supplied finished parts such as powder coating, galvanising, glass, graphics and stone components. The role proactively identifies and addresses quality issues at the root cause, working collaboratively with design and production teams, raising Engineering Change Requests where improvements/corrections are required. The role supports the HSQE department as required to uphold the company’s commitment to quality.
Responsibilities & Duties
Your main responsibilities and duties will include:
• Assist to Maintain Quality management system (ISO 9001) and UKCA accreditation
• Quality inspection of finished parts from suppliers (Powder coated components, Galvanised components, Glass, screen printing, fabrications, stone etc)
• Conduct first article quality inspections (FAI) in manufacture, production & assembly of finished components & products.
• Carry out regular and frequent quality inspections within the manufacturing and fabrication of finished goods (CNC machine Shop, Press Brake folding, Welding, Linishing, graphics)
• Take proactive approach to identify root causes and resolve quality issues collectively with various departments.
• Raise relevant Inspection Test plans for UKCA production items and update tracker.
• Ensure assembly drawings and checklists are being used in production build.
• Log/raise any Engineering Change Requests on MRP system.
• Monitor live jobs folders and ensure Quality Assurance information (photos, sign off sheets, lessons learnt documents) are stored correctly and available for traceability.
• Ensure Manufacturing measurement tools are calibrated
• Raise non-conformity reports to monitor the cost of quality and improve KPIs.
• Raise ideas for continuous improvement.
• Ensure lessons learnt documents are uploaded and distributed to relevant departments.
• ECRs are raised in accordance when identified during manufacturing/assembly.
• Maintain 5s within manufacturing facility.
• Final sign off finished products
• Assist with further departmental duties within the HSQE department as and when required.
Who we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you will need to be someone who:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is familiar with quality systems and manufacturing processes. You will be comfortable carrying out inspections, recording findings, and working with others to resolve issues and improve procedures. Strong organisational skills, good communication, and commitment to accuracy and compliance are important. A proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and the ability to work across multiple departments are key’s to success in this role.
Preferred Experience
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and compliance processes.
• Previous involvement in product or component inspection, measurement, or testing
• Understanding of fabrication, CNC machining, or assembly processes of sheet metal.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for documentation, change control and reporting
• Exposure to continuous improvement activities or problem-solving methods
• Basic knowledge of calibration or use of measurement tools (e.g., verniers, micrometers)
Preferred Skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to follow processes and document findings clearly
• Confident in using measurement tools and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Competent in Microsoft Office and basic digital documentation systems
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive working relationships
What You will Receive
• Competitive salary range, based on skills and experience.
• Working Pattern: 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday (8.00 am to 16.30 pm).
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discount and cashback offers (for example discounted gym membership and shopping discounts)
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Company green car scheme
Apply now and be part of the team building Trueform’s next chapter in public transport infrastructure. Please send your CV and covering letter to stephen.johns@trueform.co.uk
