Paint Quality Inspector

Matchtech; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Paint Quality Inspector for a 12-month contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. The position requires expertise in paint inspections and quality control in a defence environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Candidates must hold an ICORR Level 2 qualification and a full UK driving license. This on-site role offers a competitive umbrella rate of £39.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• ICORR Level 2 or equivalent.
• Able to understand and apply local Management System documentation.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform paint inspections according to specifications.
• Conduct customer audits and develop coaching.
• Lead verification of all non-conformances.
• Use calibrated measuring equipment for assessing product.

Skills

Quality Inspector

Paint Quality

Paint Inspector

ICORR

Defence

Tools

SAP

MPI certificate

CSWIP 3.0

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Paint Quality Inspector, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

Paint Quality Inspector - 12 month contract - Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear - £39.90 ph UMB or £31.52 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Quality Inspector, Paint Quality, Paint Inspector, ICORR, Defence

Important

Paint Quality Inspector

The Role

Join BAE Systems' Quality Inspection team and play a key role in the UK's National Defence programmes, including Dreadnought and SSN-AUKUS, the Royal Navy's most advanced submarines. This on-site role offers hands-on experience, skill development, and career growth in a critical and cutting-edge environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform paint inspections in line with relevant specification and ITP requirements
• Conduct conditions management and customer walk-round audits and developing and coaching others
• Develop, maintain and modify processes and procedures in assigned areas
• Lead the verification of all non-conformances
• Perform on the job process verification audit and surveillances
• Verification & approval of manufacturing record books
• Use calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure acceptance of the product and record any non-conformance
• Ensuring effective dissemination across the inspection teams and cross-functionally where required

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• ICORR Level 2 or equivalent
• Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area
• Full UK driving license
• Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours
• SAP experience
• MPI certificate
• CSWIP 3.0

Security Requirements: SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY

This role also requires you to be a sole British national.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

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