QC Inspector

Alternative Heat Ltd; Scarva; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Scarva seeks a QC Inspector to ensure welding fabrication meets drawings and quality standards through inspections and testing. You will perform welding surveillance, ensure traceability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires experience in welding inspection and quality control within fabrication environments, with clear attention to procedures and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding inspection and quality control within M&E/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes in the M&E or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with welding procedures and welder qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections, factory acceptance testing, and welding surveillance to ensure fabrication and welded components meet drawings, specifications, production and quality standards.
• Inspect, test, measure, and report on welded products; perform visual and NDT; verify weld quality and dimensions.
• Identify defects and non-conformances; recommend process adjustments and repairs; support corrective actions.
• Review welding procedures, materials, and welder qualifications; maintain production traceability and electronic quality records; accept or reject components per standards.
• Present quality findings from previous similar projects; ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality control

NDT

Fabrication processes

Job description

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.