Quality Inspector

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full in-house training

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Annual leave increase with service

Annual barista-style coffee

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Banbridge, Co Down, is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to oversee fabrication of M&E products, perform FATs, and ensure compliance with ISO and client specifications. You will conduct stage inspections, maintain traceability, and present quality insights during reviews.

Your role involves paint inspection, modular fit-outs, plantroom installations, torque validation, audit support, and reporting across fabrication stages.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths & English) or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar QA role within M&E/manufacturing.
• Proficient with MS Office and data/inspection records.
• Strong mathematical and technical abilities for quality checks.
• Solid understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production units meet drawings and specifications.
• Monitor operations for compliance with standards.
• Suggest adjustments to assembly/production to improve quality.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and reporting on materials and products.
• Oversee paint inspections, tolerance checks, and coatings.
• Inspect modular fit-outs and plantroom installations for accuracy.
• Perform FAT and stage inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Record torque settings and verify installation procedures.
• Identify non-conformities and support corrective actions.
• Maintain IMS-quality checks documentation and traceability.

Skills

GCSEs & Maths

QA experience

MS Office

Math & technical skills

Quality standards & testing

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Alternative Heat specialises in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of Off‑site Prefabricated solutions for the commercial M&E sectors throughout Ireland and UK. Through continuous investment within our teams, and our facilities, we have grown strongly over the years and established ourselves as a leader within the offsite pre‑fabrication industry throughout Ireland and the UK.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a Quality Inspector to join our Team in our fabulous new Head Quarters based in Banbridge. This post is a permanent contract and offers an amazing opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience within a progressive and dynamic company.

About the Role

As the Quality Inspector, you will oversee the production process, ensuring that all fabricated mechanical and electrical (M&E) products meet required quality standards. You will conduct stage inspections and factory acceptance testing (FAT), escalating any quality issues to the Quality Control Manager while maintaining full traceability of all production items via the electronic quality system. Additionally, you may be required to present quality procedures and insights from past projects during manufacturing and assembly reviews.

Your role will include paint inspection, modular fit‑outs, plantroom installations, torque record validation, audit support, and compilation of inspection reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client specifications. You will be responsible for inspecting, testing, measuring, and reporting on materials and products, ensuring that quality control processes are effectively implemented across all fabrication stages.

Job Title | Quality Inspector

Location | Head Quarters - Banbridge, Co Down

Hours | 7.30am to 5.00pm Mon to Thur & 7.30am to 3.00pm Friday

Salary | Competitive depending on experience

Responsible to | Quality Control Manager

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Control

• Ensure production units match approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with production standards.
• Recommend adjustments to assembly or production processes where necessary.
• Conduct inspections, testing, measurement, and reporting on materials and finished products.
• Oversee paint inspections, checking thickness, durability, and compliance with coating standards.
• Oversee modular fit outs, ensuring accurate assembly, alignment, and functionality of M&E systems.
• Inspect and verify plantroom installations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and structural integrity.
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and stage inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Accept or reject finished items based on quality assessments.
• Verify and document torque settings during assembly to ensure correct installation procedures.
• Identify and document non‑conformities, assisting with corrective actions.
• Ensure completion and recording of all quality checks in the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Use precision measuring tools to detect defects and deviations from standards.
• Collaborate with production teams and engineers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.

Compliance, Documentation & Audits

• Maintain detailed inspection reports and records of findings.
• Compile and submit comprehensive quality reports, torque records, and compliance documentation for internal and client review.
• Ensure that all work meets ISO, industry, and client requirements.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and availability of all required documentation.
• Present quality procedures and collated data from previous similar projects during manufacturing reviews.

Health, Safety, & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations within the fabrication environment.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to quality control initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering and site teams to promote best practices in fabrication and installation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within M&E or manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong mathematical and technical skills.
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in weld inspection.
• Understanding of electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Certification in quality control (preferred).
• Knowledge of inspection processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with torque testing equipment and torque recording procedures.
• Experience supporting quality audits and compiling related documentation.

Benefits

• Full in‑house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Electric vehicle charging ports
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
• Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
• Friendly and supportive working environment in state‑of‑the‑art facilities.