QC Inspector

Alternative Heat Ltd; Scarva; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd. is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure welding and fabrication work meets approved specifications and quality standards.

You will perform quality inspections, factory acceptance testing, and escalate issues to the Senior Welding Inspector while maintaining traceability in our electronic quality system. The ideal candidate has welding inspection and quality control experience within M&E or manufacturing, with a solid understanding of fabrication processes, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in welding inspection and quality control.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes in M&E or manufacturing industries.
• Ability to record quality stages on an electronic quality system and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections and factory acceptance testing.
• Perform welding surveillance and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Verify weld quality and dimensions; identify defects and non-conformances.
• Maintain full production traceability and electronic quality records.
• Present quality findings from previous similar projects to management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality control

Fabrication processes

Tools

Electronic quality system

Job description

QC Inspector

Department: Fabrication

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Scarva

Reporting To: Quality Control Manager

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 elevate 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.