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Quality Control Inspector
Job summary
A leading quality control firm is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a prestigious UK Defence project near Reading. The role involves delivering independent inspection and quality control services, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards, and conducting reviews of essential fabrication documentation. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Weld Inspector and relevant certifications, including CSWIP and PCN levels. The position requires a proactive approach and excellent relationship-building skills. This role is crucial for maintaining high safety standards within the industry.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Weld Inspector.
- Strong working knowledge of UK inspection requirements.
- Experience with nuclear and conventional codes.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with internal and external customers.
- Deliver independent inspection and quality control services.
- Inspect equipment in manufacture and fabrication.
- Review fabrication/manufacturing documentation.
- Compile and review LTQRs.
Skills
Education
The Quality Control Inspector will be responsible for delivering independent inspection and quality control services for a prestigious UK Defence project located near Reading. Operating within a highly secure environment, the inspector will review fabrication and manufacturing documentation, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and support the quality requirements of nuclear‑related equipment and pressure systems. The role requires a British‑born UK passport holder due to security clearance requirements.
- Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Delivering independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendor locations for new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction.
- Inspecting equipment ranging from Class 1 nuclear pressure equipment to items manufactured and installed to conventional codes, standards, and regulations.
- Reviewing fabrication/manufacturing documentation within delegated authority levels, including:
- Quality plans
- ITPs
- Fabrication/manufacturing procedures
- Welding procedures
- NDE procedures
- Compilation and review of LTQRs
- Strong working knowledge of UK inspection requirements within the nuclear industry or relevant transferable experience from other high‑hazard industries.
- Experience and understanding of nuclear and conventional codes and standards related to pressure equipment and pressure systems, including:
- EN13445
- EN13480
- PD5500
- ASME VIII
- Associated material, welding, and NDE standards
- Ability to demonstrate a proactive and self‑motivated approach to both technical and non‑technical tasks.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Weld Inspector with the following:
- CSWIP 3.1/3.2
- PCN Level II Magnetic Particle Inspection or PCN Level II Dye Penetrant Testing
- PCN Level II Radiographic Interpretation
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