Quality Control Inspector - Weld (12 Month Secondment)
Core
Conduct daily inspections of hot work, steelwork, and welds to ensure compliance with Inspection Test Plans, drawings, and specifications for naval platform construction.
Role type
Quality Control Inspector (Welding)
Builds
Advanced naval platforms (Type 26 Programme) for the UK MOD and Royal Navy
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, Heavy Engineering, Shipbuilding
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Core trade qualification (PCN Level 2 or equivalent), NDT Certification (CSWIP 3.0/3.1), ability to read engineering drawings, defect identification, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Time-served experience in shipbuilding or fabrication, experience with third-party auditors (e.g., Lloyd's Register)
Responsibilities
Carry out daily hot work, steelwork, and weld inspections including NDT activities; accurately document inspection results and report non-conformances; complete final Quality Control documentation and certification sign-off; communicate quality concerns to stakeholders; support investigations, audits, and process confirmations.