Lead Quality Inspector: Nuclear Weld & Dimensional Control

Framatome; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nuclear training

25 days annual leave

8% pension contribution

Private health care

EAP – Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector in Avonmouth to drive inspection activities across projects in a safety‑critical, nuclear environment. You will lead a team of inspectors, ensure compliance with customer specs, and coordinate welded and dimensional inspections in accordance with ITPs and procedures.

The role requires CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection, PCN L2 Dye Pen qualification, and 5+ years’ relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection required.
• PCN L2 Dye Pen qualification or CSWIP equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quality Inspector in a regulated environment.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and fabrication/welding.
• Knowledge of quality tools and systems (Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and co-ordinate inspection activities per schedules and priorities.
• Attend daily action briefings to align with other departments.
• Ensure compliance to customer/product specs via rigorous inspections.
• Perform visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds per specs.
• Conduct dimensional inspection and verify drawings.
• Coordinate inspectors for incoming materials approvals and testing.
• Coordinate for in-process production approvals and communicate adjustments.
• Approve finished products after inspection and manage rework decisions.
• Maintain surveillance in line with ITPs and document results.
• Keep measurement equipment calibrated and maintained.
• Maintain safe, compliant working environment per standards and regulations.

Skills

CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection

PCN L2 Dye Pen

5+ years Quality Inspector

Dimensional inspection

Fabrication / Welding knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Leadership experience

PCN L2 RI / Radiographic

Education

Non-Degree Program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Framatome UK is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector in Avonmouth to drive inspection activities across projects in a safety‑critical, nuclear environment. You will lead a team of inspectors, ensure compliance with customer specs, and coordinate welded and dimensional inspections in accordance with ITPs and procedures.

The role requires CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection, PCN L2 Dye Pen qualification, and 5+ years’ relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.