QA/QC Inspector

First Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QA/QC Inspector based in the UK to provide independent quality control and inspection services in the nuclear sector. Required qualifications include CSWIP certification and extensive experience with welded fabrications. Candidates should possess strong technical writing skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively. This role emphasizes a proactive approach in ensuring compliance with inspection requirements, making it ideal for seasoned professionals in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting welded fabrications.
• Proactive approach to both technical and non-technical work.
• Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop excellent working relationships with customers.
• Deliver independent inspection at operating sites.
• Review manufacturing documentation including Quality Plans.

Skills

UK inspection requirements knowledge

Technical writing skills

Welding inspection experience

Stakeholder management

ISO 9001 application

Education

CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent

HNC / HND in Engineering Discipline

PCN Level II certification

CSCS Card or equivalent Safety Passport

Job description

Role Purpose

QC Inspectors are responsible for providing independent Quality Control and weld inspection services across a range of nuclear mechanical and electrical disciplines. Services are delivered at vendors’, potential vendors’, or other participating entities’ premises and locations within the defined geographical areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Deliver independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendor premises relating to new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction.
• Inspect equipment ranging from Class 1 nuclear pressure equipment to items manufactured and installed to conventional codes, standards, and regulations.
• Review fabrication and manufacturing documentation within delegated authority levels, including:
  • Quality Plans
  • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Fabrication and manufacturing procedures
  • Welding procedures
  • NDE procedures
  • Compilation and review of Life Time Quality Records (LTQRs)

Knowledge and Skills

• Good working knowledge of UK inspection requirements within the nuclear industry, or transferable experience from another high-hazard industry.
• Experience and understanding, or the ability to learn, nuclear and conventional codes and standards relating to pressure equipment and pressure systems, including:
  • EN 13445
  • EN 13480
  • PD 5500
  • ASME Section VIII
  • Associated materials, welding, and NDE standards
• Demonstrated proactive and self‑motivated approach to both technical and non‑technical work.
• Experience managing a wide range of stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, particularly in technical inspection discussions.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements.
• Good working knowledge and application of ISO 9001.
• Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience inspecting welded fabrications and manufactured equipment for nuclear and conventional power generation applications.
• Sound understanding of, and where necessary qualifications in, materials, welding, and NDE techniques.

Qualifications Required

• CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent
• HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline (preferred)
• At least one PCN Level II certification in a related NDT method (MPI, DPI, Radiographic Interpretation, or UT)
• CSCS Card or equivalent Safety Passport

Job Info

• Job Title: QA/QC Inspector
• Company: First Recruitment Group
• Location: Competitive
• Posted: Jan 7th 2026
• Closes: Feb 7th 2026
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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