Forging Inspector
CV-LibraryLivingston, West LothianpermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
Apply NowForge Inspector Salary: £39,989 per annum Hours: 37 per week (3-shift rotation)
Join our team as a Forge Inspector, ensuring high-quality production and safe, efficient operations across our forge and machining areas.
What you'll do
* Inspect forged components, dies, templates and machined parts.
* Support production by maintaining quality, accuracy and delivery standards.
* Rotate across inspection areas including Hot Forge, Marking Off, Pipe Shop, Die and Aircraft Template checking.
* Carry out numerical checks and use precision measuring tools. * Set up jigs and fixtures for machining operations.
* Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement activities. * Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping, including audits, risk assessments and equipment checks.
* Complete daily forklift and crane checks.
* Work flexibly across shifts and departments to meet business needs. * Support training activities and identify any personal development needs
What you'll bring
* Time-served engineer (HNC).
*Strong numerical ability.
* Knowledge of safe working practices and quality systems. * Experience working as part of a team.
* Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments (desirable)
* Good problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Shift Pattern (3-Rotation)
Monday-Thursday:
* 6:00-14:00
* 14:00-22:00
* 22:00-06:00
Friday: * 6:00-12:20
* 12:20-18:40
* 18:40-01:00
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role
Join our team as a Forge Inspector, ensuring high-quality production and safe, efficient operations across our forge and machining areas.
What you'll do
* Inspect forged components, dies, templates and machined parts.
* Support production by maintaining quality, accuracy and delivery standards.
* Rotate across inspection areas including Hot Forge, Marking Off, Pipe Shop, Die and Aircraft Template checking.
* Carry out numerical checks and use precision measuring tools. * Set up jigs and fixtures for machining operations.
* Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement activities. * Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping, including audits, risk assessments and equipment checks.
* Complete daily forklift and crane checks.
* Work flexibly across shifts and departments to meet business needs. * Support training activities and identify any personal development needs
What you'll bring
* Time-served engineer (HNC).
*Strong numerical ability.
* Knowledge of safe working practices and quality systems. * Experience working as part of a team.
* Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments (desirable)
* Good problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Shift Pattern (3-Rotation)
Monday-Thursday:
* 6:00-14:00
* 14:00-22:00
* 22:00-06:00
Friday: * 6:00-12:20
* 12:20-18:40
* 18:40-01:00
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role