Quality Inspector

TAIT; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the UK Quality function on the shop floor. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, manage documentation, and maintain traceability across parts, certificates and project records.

In this role you will use Epicor ERP, interpret drawings, and escalate issues to the Welding Engineer as required. A 1–3 year background in quality inspection and a proactive attitude are essential for success at TAIT.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Inspector or similar role in a shop environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and MS Office is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specs, inspection requirements and project docs.
• Use Epicor and systems to retrieve and update quality records.
• Carry out incoming inspection of bought-in parts and materials.
• Maintain traceability between PO, material certificate, part number, project and inspection record.
• Escalate defects and documentation issues to Welding Engineer as needed.
• Ensure documentation for certified material is complete and stored.
• Capture labor hours accurately in Epicor and maintain QA packs.
• Support Right First Time initiatives with accurate inspection data and reporting.

Skills

Inspection tools

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Shop environment

MS Office

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

The Quality Inspector is responsible for supporting the UK Quality function through a combination of visual inspection, dimensional checks, quality documentation, traceability control and project quality coordination. The role provides visible shop-floor quality support while also ensuring that material certificates, inspection records, welding compliance documentation, QA packs and project quality files are complete, accurate, traceable and correctly stored. The role supports machined, fabricated, assembled and bought-in parts, helping to identify non-conformances, maintain inspection records, elevate quality issues and support continuous improvement activity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection requirements and project documentation.
• Use Epicor and business systems to retrieve, check and update quality records.
• Carry out incoming inspection of bought-in parts, materials and components.
• Maintain traceability between purchase order, material certificate, part number, project and inspection record.
• Escalate defects, drawing issues, missing documentation and inspection concerns the Welding Engineer.
• Maintainclear documentation of certified material using the ERP system.
• Performtasks to company standards to efficiently and effectively meet department goals.
• Communicatewith other team members and maintain flexibility as priorities change throughout the shift.
• Keepa clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tools and equipment.
• Accuratelycapture all labour hours in Epicor.
• EnsureTAIT's 5 standards of care are coordinated into daily activities: Safety, Quality, Team, Schedule, and Cost.
• Takeownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behavior.
• Adhereto all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attendmeetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Performassigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
• SupportRight First Time rate reduction and quality improvement activities through accurate inspection data and reporting.
• Completeinspections efficiently and accurately, while maintaining documentation requirements for certified material and ensuring compliance documentation is kept up to date.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 plus years of experience as a Quality Inspector or similar role.
• Knowledgeof inspection tools and instruments.
• Abilityto interpret engineering drawings.
• Abilityto troubleshoot using basic problem-solving techniques.
• Comfortableworking in a shop environment.
• Proficiencyusing MS Office is a plus.
• Communicationskills include written and oral communication, active listening, and nonverbal communication.
• Willingnessto learn and ask questions.
• Abilityto remain calm under pressure and handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibilitywith work schedule, including the ability to work additional hours beyond the standard schedule in any given week as needed. Overtime may be needed to meet production schedules.

Physical Demands

Physical demands: shop-floor inspection work may require standing, walking, bending, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the work area.

Work Conditions Of The Role Are

Work conditions may involve a shop environment with exposure to production activity, tools, equipment, materials, and changing priorities. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical limitations or disabilities.

• Mustbe able to work safely in a shop environment and follow all basic safety precautions.
• Mustbe able to wear and properly utilize appropriate PPE where required, including safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.