Trainee QA & Welding Inspector — Onsite Training & Travel

Ropsley Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical training

Qualifications support

Career progression

Job summary

PJD Mechanical Engineering Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Trainee Quality Assurance Engineer / Welding Inspector to join our team. You will gain practical inspection skills and work under seasoned professionals across the UK, with regular site travel and hands-on training.

The role is primarily site-based, with travel from home and the opportunity to develop knowledge in welding inspection, health and safety, and auditing while supporting engineering projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Interest in welding, fabrication, engineering and quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organised work approach.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Supporting welding inspections and quality checks before, during and after welding operations.
• Helping ensure company quality procedures and project inspection plans are followed.
• Assisting with coordination of NDT and PWHT.
• Compiling quality documentation, including material certificates, weld maps, drawings, welding procedures and inspection records.
• Learning to review subcontractor documentation, testing reports and heat treatment records.
• Supporting internal quality audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicating with site teams, clients and subcontractors about quality requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate quality and inspection reports.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Engineering

Quality Assurance

Job description

PJD Mechanical Engineering Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Trainee Quality Assurance Engineer / Welding Inspector to join our team. You will gain practical inspection skills and work under seasoned professionals across the UK, with regular site travel and hands-on training.

The role is primarily site-based, with travel from home and the opportunity to develop knowledge in welding inspection, health and safety, and auditing while supporting engineering projects nationwide.