Quality Inspector

Job title: Quality Inspector
Salary:  £ 53,774.00 - £57,000.00
Grade: SME0
Contract details: Permanent
Location: Acton, Lilliebridge
Application closing date: 06/10/2026 at 23:59

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Overview of role 
To carry out Goods Inwards inspection of safety critical and mechanical components to engineering drawings using various measuring instruments. To undertake final/in-process inspections of overhauled safety critical components, assemblies and processes to ensure their compliance with relevant standards and specifications.

Key Accountabilities  

• To interpret engineering drawings to ensure goods received are measured/tested to comply with specifications.
• To use various measuring instruments and techniques to ensure component compliance with specifications.
• Record and report non-conformances using various software packages
• Complete SAP stock transactions in relation to goods inward inspections
• Carry out in-process inspections at predetermined hold points to check compliance during the overhaul of equipment.
• Conduct finished work inspection of overhauled components/assemblies IE signaling relays rolling stock wheel-sets, Trackside Signaling equipment, bogies etc
• Verify required Quality Assurance documentation is completed and accurate
• Carry out internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001 2015  

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Skills

• Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal / organisational skills.
• Be self-motivated, numerate, cost conscious and possess a high level of analytical skills.

Knowledge 

• Have an ONC in either mechanical or electrical engineering and / or a minimum of five years relevant experience in an engineering discipline plus a proven track record in a quality control related role.
• Fully competent in using a wide range of precision measuring instruments.
• Computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word, jrand Access).
• Knowledge of SAP would be desirable but not essential.
• Ability to operate a FARO arm CMM or equivalent would be desirable but not essential.
• Welding inspection experience and minimum qualifications to CSWIP 3.0 (Visual Welding Inspector) would be desirable but not essential.

Experience 

• Working knowledge of quality inspection

Application Process 
  

• Please apply using your CV  
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

Equality, diversity and inclusion 
 
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them. 

Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.   

 
We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. 
  

Benefits 

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below: 
 

Final salary pension scheme  
Free travel for you on the TfL network  
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home 
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow 
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme 
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers  
Discounted Eurostar travel 
  
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice. 

Vetting Process 

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.