Engineering Jobs

Quality Engineer

Octagon Group • Chestfield, Whitstable

Salary

£45k – £48k

Posted

11 September 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Octagon Group is hiring a Quality Engineer in Chestfield, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £45k – £48k. Octagon Group holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

NEW QUALITY ENGINEER IN WHITSTABLE. A leading manufacturer of a range of complex electronic applications for the military and aerospace industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer, Metrology Engineer or experienced Quality Inspector with a strong background in dimensional inspection and precision measurement. You will be responsible for maintaining inspection plans and quality records, carrying out measurement activities and supporting the manufacturing team in improving…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Octagon Group — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £45k – £48k
How this salary compares: in line with the £48,000 median across 1,272 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Chestfield, Whitstable · Full-time
Posted: 11 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.