Quality Inspector

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd. is seeking a Quality Inspector at head office in Banbridge to oversee the fabrication of M&E products, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will conduct stage inspections, FAT, and maintain full traceability in the electronic quality system.

You will present quality procedures during reviews and support internal and client audits, reporting findings and driving continuous improvement across production and assembly.

Qualifications

• Oversee production to meet quality standards.
• Perform stage inspections and FAT.
• Maintain traceability via electronic quality system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure units match drawings and specs.
• Monitor production for standard compliance.
• Recommend process adjustments where needed.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and reporting on materials and finished products.
• Oversee paint inspections and coatings.
• Oversee modular fit-outs and plantroom installations.
• Verify plantroom installations for regulatory compliance and integrity.
• Perform FAT and stage inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Accept or reject items based on quality.
• Document torque settings during assembly.
• Identify non-conformities and support corrective actions.
• Record all quality checks in IMS.
• Use precision measuring tools to detect defects.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to drive improvements.
• Maintain audit readiness and quality documentation.

Skills

Quality inspection

Quality control

Documentation

Audit readiness

Tools

Precision measuring tools

FAT equipment

Job description

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.

Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Department: Quality

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

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

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.

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.