Nuclear Quality Controller – Inspection & Compliance

Babcock International; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear solutions provider in Leicester seeks a Quality Controller responsible for ensuring components meet high standards of quality. The role involves inspecting supply-chain deliverables, maintaining documentation accuracy, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Ideal candidates have experience with engineering drawings and inspection tools, along with qualifications in Mechanical or Production Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a matched pension scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefit

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings in production.
• Ability to use dimensional inspection equipment accurately.
• Background in calibration and maintaining equipment accuracy.
• Previous inspection experience in an engineering/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect supply‑chain deliverables and verify compliance.
• Review and approve quality records for completeness.
• Monitor performance and ensure procedures are followed.
• Apply the Business Management System and raise reports.
• Complete SAP transactions for acceptance or rejection of deliverables.

Skills

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Using and reading dimensional inspection equipment

Demonstrable calibration experience

Proven inspection background in engineering

Education

ONC / HNC / Craft in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

A leading nuclear solutions provider in Leicester seeks a Quality Controller responsible for ensuring components meet high standards of quality. The role involves inspecting supply-chain deliverables, maintaining documentation accuracy, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. Ideal candidates have experience with engineering drawings and inspection tools, along with qualifications in Mechanical or Production Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a matched pension scheme and generous holidays.