Mechanical Inspector
Confidential • Southampton, England • Posted June 20, 2026
About the Role
Mechanical Inspector - Aerospace Precision Engineering
Location: Southampton
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour
An established precision engineering company serving the aerospace and defence sectors is seeking a skilled Mechanical Inspector to join its growing team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out FAIR, first-off, last-off and batch inspections on complex precision-engineered components. You will be confident reading engineering drawings, interpreting GD&T, and conducting inspections using first-principle measurement techniques.
Mechanical Inspector -Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in mechanical inspection
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Experience with FAIR and production inspections