Quality Control Inspector, Keighley

QC INSPECTOR

Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced QC Inspector to support fabric inspection and quality control activities within a fast-paced textile manufacturing environment in Keighley.

ROLE: QC Inspector

PAY RATE: £16.20 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: ASAP – November | Night Shift | Monday to Friday | 10pm – 6am

LOCATION: Keighley

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated inspection team responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards across loom-state and finished fabric inspection processes.

This is a hands-on role suited to individuals with strong attention to detail and experience working within quality-focused manufacturing or textile environments. The role will involve leading and supporting inspection activities while ensuring daily production targets and operational standards are consistently achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect off-loom and finished fabric to ensure compliance with quality standards

• Carry out mandatory quality and shade checks against fabric specifications

• Patrol and mend fabric using the accumulator loom inspection system

• Accurately record and map faults using QT terminals or manual fault maps

• Identify fabric faults using tailor’s chalk in line with agreed specifications

• Allocate and transfer fabric pieces to the correct system locations with relevant allowances

• Load ‘A’ frames and manage fabric movement from finishers

• Ensure fabric presentation standards are maintained prior to delivery

• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards across all working areas

• Communicate effectively with managers, peers, and production teams

• Support continuous production and operational excellence within the inspection department

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience within a textile or manufacturing environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision and accuracy

• Ability to follow processes and quality procedures consistently

• Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach to work

• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment

• Understanding of health & safety procedures within manufacturing settings

• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

DESIRABLE:

• Previous fabric inspection or textile quality control experience

• Experience using Lean tools and techniques

• Basic Excel and Microsoft Word skills

• Experience working night shifts within production or manufacturing environments