Quality Control Inspector - Structural

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Dunfermline, Rosyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defense contractor based in Dunfermline is seeking a Quality Control Inspector – Structural to ensure quality in naval warship construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive quality control knowledge, relevant qualifications, and experience in inspecting naval vessels. This full-time role offers an excellent benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Quality Control requirements for naval warship construction.
• Ability to assess work carried out by production teams.
• In-depth understanding of Quality Control fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product verification audits and quality investigations on board ship.
• Carry out inspections of welds and components.
• Complete inspection reports in a timely manner.

Job description

Quality Control Inspector - Structural

Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector – Structural

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67592

Shape the Future of UK Defence – Join the Team Building the Royal Navy’s Next Generation Warships

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 – Structural at our Rosyth site.

The role

As a Quality Control Inspector – Structural, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll support the Quality Manager to achieve project objectives and drive continuous improvement across the T31 project. This is your opportunity to make a real impact – supporting the Royal Navy’s mission, developing your expertise in a dynamic environment, and advancing your career in a sector that’s both exciting and noble.

Day-to-day you’ll be required to:

• Conduct product verification audits and quality investigations on board ship
• Carry out Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, or Ultrasonic Inspection of welds and components (where qualified)
• Update and communicate inspection metrics in line with daily activities
• Complete inspection reports in a timely manner
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Rosyth.

Essential experience

• Excellent knowledge of Quality Control requirements for naval warship construction and acceptance
• Ability to assess work carried out by production teams and subcontractors to assure quality and technical standards
• In-depth understanding of Quality Control fundamentals
• Broad knowledge of warship construction and design, with sound judgement to ensure compliance with specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of Measurement Management Systems and ISO10012

Qualifications

• Qualified to a recognised trade standard (Fabrication/Welding/Shipwright/Marine Engineering) and relevant academic level (HNC/SVQ Level 3)
• CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent (AWS CWI/SCWI, CWB CWI Level 2/SCWI Level 3)
• Minimum PCN Level 2 in either MT or PT (desirable)
• Additional NDT or coatings inspection certifications are advantageous

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

• 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.

About Babcock

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 [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.

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