Quality Inspector

Alternative Heat Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd, headquartered at Banbridge, invites applications for a permanent, full-time Quality Inspector. You will oversee M&E fabrication quality, perform FATs, and maintain traceability in the IMS system, reporting to the Quality Control Manager.

Based at our Head Office, you will inspect materials, coordinate with production teams, and support audits. Competitive salary offered dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within fabrication environments.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and QA procedures.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and perform FAT inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes to ensure M&E products meet quality standards.
• Conduct stage inspections and FATs, escalate quality issues to Quality Control Manager.
• Maintain traceability of production items via the electronic quality system (IMS).
• Perform paint inspections, modular fit-outs, plantroom installations, and torque validation.
• Prepare inspection reports and quality documentation for audits and client reviews.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement quality improvements.

Job description

Quality Inspector

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Department: Quality

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Quality Control Manager

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.