Osbit Weld & Fabrication Inspector

Osbit; Riding Mill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and refreshments provided daily

Company pension scheme

Vitality healthcare scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle rental scheme

Briggs practitioner & counselling

Annual summer party and Christmas walk

Job summary

Osbit is seeking a diligent Quality Inspector to provide day-to-day inspection of welding and fabrication work carried out by our supplier and fabricator base. You will ensure work aligns with approved procedures, drawings and quality standards, while identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective actions across the supply chain.

You will verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records and quality documentation, preparing inspection reports and maintaining quality records.

Qualifications

• Welding, fabrication or quality inspection experience is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Knowledge of welding processes, defects and quality standards.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• CSWIP 3.0 (or working towards 3.1) is desirable; formal engineering qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, NDT and supplier auditing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect supplier welds and fabricated components to ensure quality.
• Review welding procedures and drawings, monitor activities for compliance.
• Verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records and quality docs.
• Conduct supplier weld audits, identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams to drive improvements and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Reading drawings & welding spec

NDT knowledge

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or apprenticeship in relevant field

Job description

About this role

Provide day-to-day inspection of welding and fabrication work carried out by Osbit's supplier and fabricator base, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Identify and help resolve supplier non-conformances, working alongside the Fabrication & Quality Coordinator and Welding & Quality Engineers to provide consistent quality oversight across Osbit's supply chain.

Your responsibilities

• Inspect supplier welds and fabricated components to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Review welding procedures, drawings, and documentation, and monitor welding activities for compliance.
• Verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records, and quality documentation.
• Conduct supplier weld audits, identify non-conformances, and support corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams to drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

About you

• Open minded with a keen to learn attitude.
• First rate communicator.
• Diligent in attention to detail.
• Adaptable when unexpected challenges crop up.
• A solid team player with a holistic view.
• Devoted to and continuously improving quality culture.

Your experience

Essential

• Welding, fabrication, or quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Knowledge of welding processes, defects, and quality standards.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

Desirable

• CSWIP 3.0 working towards 3.1 Welding Inspector certification.
• Engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, NDT, and supplier auditing.

Further information

• Successful applicants will be based at our Riding Mill headquarters in Northeast England, working on site as required.
• Working abroad may be required at times.
• A valid driving licence is required.

What we offer

It’s really important to us that Osbit is a fun and supportive place to be. This is why we offer a range of benefits. In the UK, these include:

• Lunch and refreshments provided daily at main sites.
• Company pension scheme.
• Vitality healthcare scheme.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle rental schemes.
• Access to a Myers Briggs practitioner & counsellor, and tailored coaching.
• Annual summer party celebration and Christmas walk, lunch, and festivities.