Quality Control Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Blatchford is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Engineer to join our growing QC team at our brand new, state-of-the-art, manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.
The role:
As Quality Control Engineer, you will play a pivotal role, improving and developing the QC Department. You will provide technical support to the team and wider business.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Programming, operating and managing CMMs and all related tasks.
- Writing and proving out own programmes without supervision.
- Producing, interpreting and analysing CMM results
- Liaising with all required interfaces in particular Design and Manufacturing Engineering as applicable
- Writing Quality plans for inspection department
- Writing work instructions for the QC team
- Delivering training to QC staff and other manufacturing staff on inspection techniques.
- Carrying out investigations as required and supporting with solutions via non-conformance process
- Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers
- Maintenance / management of the current company CMM programmes Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems
What are we looking for?
As Quality Control Engineer, you will have the following:
Key skills and experience:
- Fully conversant with Engineering drawings/specifications and CAD models, ability to measure complex parts against all
What can we off you?
As Quality Control Engineer, you will receive the following:
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday – increased after service.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Lunch time finish on a Friday
- Pension
- On demand pay
- Health cash plan
- Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Blatchford, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality control and planning engineers (SOC 2481) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~52k in sample- Middle half £35,620–52,676
- Median £43,576
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Blatchford holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2481 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.