Quality Inspector
CompanyBailey of Bristol
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/28/2026
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Occupation TypeRoutine inspectors and testers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Our Replenishment Centre plays a crucial role in keeping production moving by ensuring the right parts and materials are delivered from our warehouse to the production lines.
The team works with speed, accuracy, and organisation to make sure everything is in place when it’s needed, helping the wider manufacturing operation run smoothly and efficiently.
Bailey of Bristol is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of leisure vehicles, with a proud history of craftsmanship and innovation. We are committed to producing high-quality leisure vehicles that inspire adventure, and we take pride in our skilled workforce, strong team culture, and dedication to excellence.
We have been building Bailey leisure vehicles here in South Bristol since 1948 and are now very much part of the local community. We are also the tenth largest private company in Bristol and the largest recruiter in the area.
The majority of our employees live nearby and have been with us for a long time, with the average length of service around 10 years. As a result, our workforce possesses the necessary skill and experience to successfully produce a complex range of caravans, motorhome and campervans in the same production facility.
Specific Responsibilities
This includes measurement, visual inspection, verification against engineering specifications and approved
master samples. The role requires effective use of jigs, fixtures, measurement tools, and AQL-based sampling to
identify products requiring inspection. The inspector also manages nonconformances, communicates internally,
supports KPI tracking, and ensures correct storage and control of master samples
Requirements
approved master samples.
Identify which deliveries require inspection using AQL sampling methodology.
Use appropriate jigs, fixtures, and measurement tools to perform dimensional inspections. Carry out visual inspections for defects, finish quality, packaging condition, labelling accuracy, and compliance to standards. Document all inspection findings clearly and accurately within quality systems.
The team works with speed, accuracy, and organisation to make sure everything is in place when it’s needed, helping the wider manufacturing operation run smoothly and efficiently.
Bailey of Bristol is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of leisure vehicles, with a proud history of craftsmanship and innovation. We are committed to producing high-quality leisure vehicles that inspire adventure, and we take pride in our skilled workforce, strong team culture, and dedication to excellence.
We have been building Bailey leisure vehicles here in South Bristol since 1948 and are now very much part of the local community. We are also the tenth largest private company in Bristol and the largest recruiter in the area.
The majority of our employees live nearby and have been with us for a long time, with the average length of service around 10 years. As a result, our workforce possesses the necessary skill and experience to successfully produce a complex range of caravans, motorhome and campervans in the same production facility.
Specific Responsibilities
This includes measurement, visual inspection, verification against engineering specifications and approved
master samples. The role requires effective use of jigs, fixtures, measurement tools, and AQL-based sampling to
identify products requiring inspection. The inspector also manages nonconformances, communicates internally,
supports KPI tracking, and ensures correct storage and control of master samples
Requirements
- Incoming Goods Inspection
approved master samples.
Identify which deliveries require inspection using AQL sampling methodology.
Use appropriate jigs, fixtures, and measurement tools to perform dimensional inspections. Carry out visual inspections for defects, finish quality, packaging condition, labelling accuracy, and compliance to standards. Document all inspection findings clearly and accurately within quality systems.
- Master Sample Management
Verify incoming goods against approved master samples for fit, form, colour, finish, and overall quality. Maintain a controlled master sample library with correct labelling, version control, and secure storage. Ensure master samples are protected from damage, contamination, or deterioration. Update master samples promptly when design changes or supplier revisions occur.
Raise detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including measurements, photographic evidence, and defect descriptions.
Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up with suppliers and internal teams.
Ensure rejected, reworked, or suspect stock is correctly segregated and tracked to prevent misuse.
Escalate major quality issues to the Supplier Quality Manager and Material Control as required. Assist in supplier corrective action processes, including SCARs and 8D investigations.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve supply or quality issues promptly.
Complete daily, weekly, or monthly inspection reporting as required.
Maintain accurate, auditable quality records.
Report damaged, missing, or out-of-tolerance equipment immediately.
Follow all company SOPs, safety procedures, and environmental guidelines.
Contribute to SOP updates and continuous improvement activities where appropriate.
Skills & Experience Required Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing, engineering, or distribution environments.
Strong understanding of measurement techniques and inspection tools.
Knowledge of AQL sampling methodology. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Competence in documentation, reporting, and digital quality systems. Personal Attributes Methodical, accurate, and detail-focused.
Strong communicator with suppliers and internal teams.
Proactive attitude toward identifying and solving quality issues.
Capable of working independently or as part of a wider team.
As a large business we have opportunities in many areas and can offer people wide and varied careers, all of which attract an excellent benefits package. We are continually reviewing our offering to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the local area.
All positions at Bailey attract excellent benefits including...
Financial & Remuneration
- Non-Conformance Management
Raise detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including measurements, photographic evidence, and defect descriptions.
Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up with suppliers and internal teams.
Ensure rejected, reworked, or suspect stock is correctly segregated and tracked to prevent misuse.
- Communication & Supplier Interface
Escalate major quality issues to the Supplier Quality Manager and Material Control as required. Assist in supplier corrective action processes, including SCARs and 8D investigations.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve supply or quality issues promptly.
- KPI & Reporting Responsibilities
Complete daily, weekly, or monthly inspection reporting as required.
Maintain accurate, auditable quality records.
- Tools, Equipment & Compliance
Report damaged, missing, or out-of-tolerance equipment immediately.
Follow all company SOPs, safety procedures, and environmental guidelines.
Contribute to SOP updates and continuous improvement activities where appropriate.
Skills & Experience Required Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing, engineering, or distribution environments.
Strong understanding of measurement techniques and inspection tools.
Knowledge of AQL sampling methodology. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Competence in documentation, reporting, and digital quality systems. Personal Attributes Methodical, accurate, and detail-focused.
Strong communicator with suppliers and internal teams.
Proactive attitude toward identifying and solving quality issues.
Capable of working independently or as part of a wider team.
As a large business we have opportunities in many areas and can offer people wide and varied careers, all of which attract an excellent benefits package. We are continually reviewing our offering to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the local area.
All positions at Bailey attract excellent benefits including...
Financial & Remuneration
- Competitive salaries (with entry-level hourly rates above the Real Living Wage)
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Cover from day 1 of employment
- Salary exchange Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial support through salary advance and travel loan schemes
- Excellent holiday entitlement (25 days a year plus Bank Holidays) with additional entitlement for long service
- Enhanced family friendly pay; Maternity pay (24 weeks full pay followed by 15 weeks statutory pay) / Paternity pay (2 weeks full pay)
- Longer weekends as a result of an early finish every Friday (role dependent & subject to business needs)
- Monthly recognition awards
- 25% discount at our partner company PRIMA Leisure
- Health cashback scheme
- Corporate gym memberships
- Bi-weekly free fruit mondays
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-site Mental Health First Aiders
- HRT treatment support
- Dedicated induction & onboarding
- Career progression opportunities
- Role-specific training
- Opportunity to apply for Apprenticeship Levy support courses
We Pass It On With Pride
- Ensure that we develop a customer first approach in everything that we do.
- Tireless devotion to achieving the best quality products possible. A champion of quality.
- Create an environment where people care about the work they do each and every day.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, challenging current ways of working and always looking to improve and better yesterday’s result.
- Determination to succeed and achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly results.
- Keen to understand the detail but able to stand back and look at bigger picture.
- We examine our issues and find solutions together.
- We treat each other fairly.
- We respect each other.