Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical. This full-time role in Rosyth requires strong knowledge of quality control in naval warship construction. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and be prepared to ensure the highest standards of quality. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance and a matched contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and accepting ship machinery, equipment, and systems installations
• Liaising closely with Lloyds Register and other verification bodies
• Managing the Inspection Test Record (ITR) regime and maintaining completion records
• Coordinating Lloyds Register inspections and managing their inspection diary
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives across the T31 project

Skills

Strong knowledge of quality control in naval warship construction

Ability to assess production and subcontractor work for technical acceptability

Deep understanding of quality control fundamentals

Broad knowledge of warship machinery and systems design

Excellent communication and report writing skills

Education

Qualified to a recognised trade standard in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Relevant academic qualification such as HNC or SVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Compensation: £39,237 - £46,064 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months

Role ID: SF68555

Shape the Future of Naval Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical at our Rosyth site.

The role

As aQuality Control Inspector – Mechanical, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes – the Type 31 Frigate. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a project that’s redefining modern shipbuilding. You’ll ensure the highest standards of quality and governance are met, supporting the Quality Manager and driving continuous improvement across the programme.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Inspecting and accepting ship machinery, equipment, and systems installations.
• Liaising closely with Lloyds Register and other verification bodies.
• Managing the Inspection Test Record (ITR) regime and maintaining completion records.
• Coordinating Lloyds Register inspections and managing their inspection diary.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives across the T31 project.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based on site at Rosyth.

Essential experience of the Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical

• Strong knowledge of quality control in naval warship construction and acceptance.
• Ability to assess production and subcontractor work for technical acceptability.
• Deep understanding of quality control fundamentals.
• Broad knowledge of warship machinery, equipment, and systems design and installation.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Qualifications for the Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical

• Qualified to a recognised trade standard in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant academic qualification such as HNC or SVQ Level 3.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day\'s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/11/2025

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