Quality Inspector – Fabrication/Welding

Bindt; Tranent; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Had Fab Ltd. is seeking a Quality Inspector for fabrication and welding on a night shift, with training on a day shift. You will inspect and document the quality of steel components to ensure they meet specifications before leaving the workshop.

Role requires reading drawings, using calipers and gauges, and performing NDT on welded parts, with reporting and traceability across the fabrication process.

Qualifications

• Must read engineering drawings accurately.
• Skilled with calipers, tapes and gauges for measurements.
• NVQ or equivalent in fabrication/engineering required.
• Knowledge of BS EN 1090/NSSS standards preferred.
• CSWIP/PCN NDT qualification or progress toward it advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections on fabricated steelwork to ensure conformance with drawings and standards.
• Use measuring tools (calipers, rules, gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Spot and record quality issues; work with supervisors to resolve quickly.
• Complete inspection reports and quality paperwork accurately.
• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on welded parts.
• Conduct final checks on plain and welded components before release.
• Support continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Quality inspection

NDT basics

Education

NVQ in fabrication/engineering

BS EN 1090 / NSSS knowledge

CSWIP/PCN NDT qualification (or working towards)

Job description

A Quality Inspector – Fabrication/Welding is sought to join a nightshift team to help keep its fabrication work to the highest possible standards. The successful candidate will check, measure and document the quality of steel components, making sure everything produced meets the right specifications before it leaves the workshop.

The successful candidate will work a day shift during training and then move to a night shift permanently once confident in the role.

Location: Tranent, East Lothian Advertiser: Had Fab Ltd Date advertised: 15.09.2026 Job details:

A Quality Inspector – Fabrication/Welding is sought to join a nightshift team to help keep its fabrication work to the highest possible standards. The successful candidate will check, measure and document the quality of steel components, making sure everything produced meets the right specifications before it leaves the workshop.

The successful candidate will work a day shift during training and then move to a night shift permanently once confident in the role.

The role:

• Carry out detailed inspections on fabricated steelwork to make sure it meets drawings and standards
• Use measuring tools (callipers, tapes, gauges, etc) to check dimensions and tolerances
• Spot and record any quality issues, working with supervisors to fix problems quickly
• Complete inspection reports and quality paperwork accurately
• Carry out non‑destructive testing (NDT) on welded parts
• Carry out final checks on plain and welded components before release
• Support continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Safety and quality:

• Work safely and follow training and site procedures
• Report any accidents, near misses or quality defects
• Keep accurate records and traceability throughout the fabrication process
• Look after personal protective equipment (PPE) and use equipment properly.

Experience:

• Confident reading engineering and fabrication drawings
• Comfortable using measuring tools such as callipers, rules, squares and gauges
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or similar qualification in fabrication or engineering
• Knowledge of BS EN 1090/ National Structural Steelwork Specification (NSSS) standards
• PCN/Certification Scheme for Personnel (CSWIP) NDT qualification (or working towards one).

The successful candidate will report to the inspection supervisor and work closely with supervisors, responsible welding coordinators (RWCs) and the wider manufacturing and quality teams to keep production running smoothly.

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
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The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing is a Limited Company (Reg No 969051,England) and a Charity (Reg No 260666).