Mechanical Inspector

Role: Mechanical Inspector

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role would be best suited to a CNC or conventional machinist who is passionate about engineering and enjoys working in a fast paced, supportive environment.

As a Mechanical Inspector, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our components and finished products meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. This will involve:

* Carrying out first-off inspection of CNC-machined parts.

* Using precision measuring equipment (plug gauges, micrometres, verniers, height gauges) to verify compliance with tight GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning of Tolerances).

* Reviewing CAD and machined components against drawings and specifications in imperial measurement.

* Completing QC paperwork and working with Quality Assurance and Purchasing to resolve quality issues.

* Managing acceptance/return of defective parts via the ERP system.

* Using CMM or FARO arm for advanced measurement – full training provided if needed

What You’ll Bring

* Has a mechanical background – apprenticeship, vocational training, or relevant industry experience.

* Experience from a machine shop, automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environment.

* Can confidently interpret engineering drawings and work with inspection tools.

* Has a good understanding of ISO9001:2015 quality systems.

* Is computer-literate and comfortable completing documentation.

* Reliability and a detail-oriented approach.

* Pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

* Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

What’s On Offer?

* Depended on experience. Minimum starting rate of £15 per hour.

* Premium rate overtime opportunities.

* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.

* A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.

* Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more.

* Training opportunities to support your career development.

* Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.

* Increased annual leave based on length of service