Calibration & Witness Inspection Coordinator

Navantia Uk; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Company pension

33 days holiday

Life assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (optional)

Job summary

Navantia UK in Belfast is seeking a Calibration Coordinator/Inspector responsible for planning, coordinating and maintaining all calibration activities for inspection, measuring and test equipment.

You will manage witness inspections with customers, classification societies and third-party inspectors, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, international standards and our Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• NVQ 3/ONC in engineering/Quality related discipline.
• Experience in a Quality Control environment.
• Knowledge of calibration management systems.
• Experience coordinating customer or third‑party witness inspections.
• Understanding of inspection and testing processes in heavy engineering, fabrication or shipbuilding.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the calibration register for all inspection, measuring and test equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate calibration activities.
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated before use and remains within its calibration period.
• Liaise with accredited calibration laboratories.
• Review calibration certificates for compliance with relevant standards.
• Maintain calibration records and certificates within the document management system.
• Identify, quarantine and report out-of-calibration equipment.
• Prepare and manage witness inspection schedules in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate inspections involving customers, classification societies, third‑party inspectors and regulatory authorities.
• Issue inspection notifications within contractual timescales.
• Ensure inspection readiness prior to witness attendance.
• Coordinate manufacturing departments to ensure inspection hold points are achieved.
• Record inspection outcomes and distribute inspection reports.
• Monitor the closure of punch list items and inspection comments.
• Maintain inspection status reports for project teams.
• Assisting with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpreting drawings/specs

ITP knowledge

Quality management systems

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Customer liaison

Education

GCSEs in Math & English

NVQ 3/ONC in engineering/Quality

Tools

SAP

Quality management software

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining all calibration activities for inspection, measuring and test equipment, while managing customer, classification society and third-party witness inspections throughout the manufacturing process. The role ensures compliance with contractual requirements, international standards, and the company's Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Maintain the calibration register for all inspection, measuring and test equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate calibration activities.
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated before use and remains within its calibration period.
• Liaise with accredited calibration laboratories.
• Review calibration certificates for compliance with relevant standards.
• Maintain calibration records and certificates within the document management system.
• Identify, quarantine and report out-of-calibration equipment.
• Prepare and manage witness inspection schedules in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate inspections involving customers, classification societies, third‑party inspectors and regulatory authorities.
• Issue inspection notifications within contractual timescales.
• Ensure inspection readiness prior to witness attendance.
• Coordinate manufacturing departments to ensure inspection hold points are achieved.
• Record inspection outcomes and distribute inspection reports.
• Monitor the closure of punch list items and inspection comments.
• Maintain inspection status reports for project teams.
• Assisting with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Good understanding of quality management systems.
  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
  • ISO 17025 – Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (where applicable)
  • ISO 3834 – Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or quality management software. (SAP would be advantageous).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional when dealing with customers and external inspectors.
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise multiple inspection activities.

Desirable

• Experience with classification societies (e.g. Lloyd's Register, DNV, ABS).

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification.

Education and Experience

• Mathematics and English GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C
• NVQ 3/ONC in engineering/Quality related discipline
• Experience working within a Quality Control environment.
• Knowledge of calibration management systems.
• Experience coordinating customer or third‑party witness inspections.
• Understanding of inspection and testing processes within heavy engineering, fabrication or shipbuilding.

Additional Information

• Competitive base pay
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (optional)

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.