QC Inspector

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Scarva is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure welding and fabrication meet approved drawings, specs and quality standards. You will conduct quality inspections, factory acceptance testing, and welding surveillance, maintaining full traceability on our electronic quality records.

The role requires experience in welding inspection, quality control, and fabrication in M&E or manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and knowledge of health, safety, and environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in welding inspection and quality control.
• Understanding of fabrication processes in M&E or manufacturing.
• Ability to perform visual and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Maintain full production traceability on an electronic quality system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections and factory acceptance testing.
• Perform welding surveillance to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Inspect, test, measure, and report on welded products.
• Verify weld quality and dimensions; identify defects and non-conformances.
• Maintain production traceability and electronic quality records.
• Present quality findings from previous projects and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality control

Fabrication processes

NDT

Electronic quality records

Tools

Electronic quality system

Job description

Application Deadline

30 November 2026

Department

Fabrication

Location

Scarva

Team Overview

The Quality department is committed to maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of our products and services. Through rigorous inspection, testing, and continuous improvement processes, the team ensures compliance with industry regulations, client specifications, and internal quality benchmarks. Their focus on excellence supports reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions, reinforcing Alternative Heat’s reputation for delivering outstanding mechanical and electrical systems.

Role Overview

As a QC Inspector, you will ensure all welding and fabrication work meets approved specifications and quality standards. You will perform quality stage inspections, factory acceptance testing, and upscale any issues to the Senior Welding Inspector. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that all quality stages are recorded on our electronic quality system, ensuring full traceability of all production items. During reviews, you may be required to present the quality process and information from previous similar jobs. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding inspection, quality control, and a strong understanding of fabrication processes within the M&E or manufacturing industries.

Job Title

QC Inspector

Location

Fabrication Sites, Scarva

Hours

Monday-Thursday 7am-4:30pm and Friday 7am-1:30pm

Salary

Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to

Quality Control Manager

What You’ll be Doing

Conduct quality inspections, factory acceptance testing, and welding surveillance to ensure all fabrication and welded components meet approved drawings, specifications, production, and quality standards. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, measuring, and reporting on welded products; performing visual and non-destructive testing (NDT); verifying weld quality and dimensions; identifying defects and non-conformances; recommending process adjustments and repairs; and supporting corrective actions. The role also involves reviewing welding procedures, materials, and welder qualifications, maintaining full production traceability and electronic quality records, and accepting or rejecting completed components in line with established standards. Additionally, the role requires presenting quality findings from previous similar projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and carrying out other duties as required by management.