Who is Senior plc?

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 27 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. 

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers 

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

 We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

 We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

Visual / Manual Inspector - What does the job involve?

The successful candidate will be required to provide proficient support within the Quality Department, reporting to the Quality Control Manager. Ensuring components are inspected to drawing tolerance, specifications, efficiently and accurately as required by internal and external customer specifications. Ensuring all quality related matters raised at Final Inspection, are highlighted to the Quality Assurance or Engineering Team for resolution as an urgent priority.  Maintaining a high-Quality standard of acceptance for all customers to drawing and specification requirements

Hours of work: 39 hours per week. 

Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute unpaid break for lunch

Visual / Manual Inspector - What will my responsibilities include?

• Visual inspection of mechanical parts and assemblies
• Use of visual inspection equipment
• The use of general measuring equipment.
• Other administration duties relevant to the Quality Department
• Thread Checking
• Review incoming Vendor Certifications & Specification requirements
• Learning calibration processes
• Willing to carry out a variety of duties
• Motivated and a self-starter able to work on own initiative
• Able to work in a team environment or alone
• Work to a high standard of accuracy
• An organised and flexible approach to work
• Ability to effectively manage time to ensure activities are completed within deadlines
• Liaise confidently with employees at all levels

Visual / Manual Inspector - What key skills and experience do I need? 

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
• Previous experience in a similar role 
• Knowledge in the use of manual measuring equipment.
• Work to a high standard of accuracy.
• Good attention to detail.
• Understanding of drawing tolerances & specifications
• Knowledge of Manual Inspection processes (Desirable)

Visual / Manual Inspector - What qualifications should I have?

• Basic O’ Level / GCSE Qualifications, technical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ). 
• Proficient in the use of I.T software including Word & Excel 
• Full Apprenticeship / time served in machining, or relevant skills applicable to the role (Desirable) 
• Security Clearance (Desirable)

Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are: 

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme 
• Free on-site car parking 
• Career and development opportunities 
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) 
• Health cash plan scheme
• Health & wellbeing services 
• Employee discount scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Profit sharing scheme 
• Reward and recognition

LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.