Quality Inspector, Projects, based at Deeside

Boccard UK Limited; Aston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Project Quality Control Inspector. The role involves performing inspections and ensuring compliance with project quality requirements across nuclear energy sector sites. The ideal candidate should have advanced welding knowledge, relevant certifications in NDT and be capable of frequent travel. Compensation includes a competitive salary, pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave, and ongoing training development. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance x4 salary

Ongoing investment in training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous Nuclear experience preferred.
• Experience operating in a fast and high volume production environment.
• In-depth knowledge in technical fields like mechanics and welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material inspections with suppliers.
• Conduct audits and quality meetings with suppliers.
• Ensure the Inspection and Test Plan is followed.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures

Excellent communication skills

Eye for detail

NDT qualification

Ability to assess certification

Education

CSWIP 3.1

PCN Level 2 PT and MT

Painting & coating qualification

Tools

SharePoint

Windows software

Job description

Project Quality Control Inspector

Deeside + travel

With a track record of 50 years in the nuclear energy sector, Boccard is ideally placed to serve this new era of nuclear as a leading specialist in engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance across the energy industry.

To support our continued growth, Boccard are looking for a qualified Project Quality Inspector, based at our new fully digital manufacturing facility in Deeside with regular travel to other sites. This role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of conforming products by carrying out anticipatory, monitoring and improvement actions with suppliers.

Key responsibilities

Travel to suppliers for raw material inspections

• Carry out the documentation review of documents such as 3.1 / 3.2 certificates for materials and consumables - complete inspection and release documents
• Based at the company fabrication workshop in Broughton, Wales, with travel to a supplier twice a week
• To carry out inspections welding, NDT & Painting when required
• To carry out independent inspections of BOCCARD & its suppliers work (checker of the checker)
• To generate and / or review documentation, procedures, ITPs, end of manufacturing supports, LTQRs, release certificates etc
• To follow the controlling document steps and signing off where applicable to evidence that the steps are completed and accepted
• To ensure the controlling document is compliant at all stages of manufacture
• Documentation is then sent to the client for review and there is a focus on right first time which KPIs are measured so it is imperative to have an eye for detail
• SharePoint and windows software is used and a competence is required
• Carry out product and process inspections in accordance with the applicable standards (technical specifications, CoC, SPA,...)
• Carry out or participate in technical product qualifications
• Review and approve the technical documents and quality of the supplier to release the material
• Ensure requirements of customers, third parties or representatives
• Having the ability to form strong relationships with both internal and external parties is essential
• Conduct progress action plans with suppliers
• Decide on the "quarantine" release of the products for which he is responsible
• Carry out audits, quality meetings, inspection of suppliers / subcontractors, monitoring of prefabrications or on-site activities
• Participate in the continuous improvement program.
• Carry out inspections before, during and after.
• Always put safety first.

Ensure that the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) is monitored and respected at each manufacturing / installation step. The ITP is the governing document which ensures the manufacturing / installation activities, and the project are in line with the client quality requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced knowledge of modern welding procedures.

Excellent communication skills with a good eye for detail.

Computer literate and willing to train on internal digital platforms.

Previous Nuclear experience preferred.

Experience operating in a fast and high volume production environment.

NDT qualification.

CSWIP 3.1, PCN Level 2 PT and MT and painting & coating qualification are essential.

In-depth knowledge in one or more technical fields (mechanics, welding, materials, control, GC, EIA in the context of EPC offers,...)

Reading and understanding / interpreting plans, ISO, Specifications.

Able to travel extensively to other sites.

Working Knowledge of RCCM, BSEN ISO 13480, 9001, 19443, 15614, 5817, 9606.

Ability to assess certification against the requirements of the specifications.

Ability to review technical documentation such as Lifetime Quality Records, accept or comment based on the contract requirements.

Competent in visiting suppliers and assessing materials & / or manufactured items for their compliance to the requirements.

Follow the manufacturing process by updating the ITP / FUD with your signature against the applicable tasks and ensuring the document is utilised as the controlling document.

Compensation and Remuneration

A highly competitive salary.

Pension scheme.

25 days annual leave.

On-going investment in your training and development.

Life Assurance x4 salary.

Employee Assistance Programme

At Boccard we strive to be a diverse and inclusive employer and we commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Boccard.