Trainee Quality Assurance Engineer | PJD Mechanical Engineering | Doncaster

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

• Location Eco Way,Dunscroft, DN7 4JJ,United Kingdom

Trainee Quality Assurance Engineer / Welding Inspector
PJD Mechanical Engineering Ltd
Location: Doncaster, with regular travel and work on sites throughout the UK

About the role

Are you interested in engineering and looking to develop a career in quality assurance and welding inspection?

PJD Mechanical Engineering Ltd is looking for a Trainee Quality Assurance Engineer / Welding Inspector to join our team. Working under the guidance of experienced welding and quality professionals, you will develop your technical knowledge and practical inspection skills while supporting engineering projects across the UK.

You will have the opportunity to travel, see different sites, meet new people and work alongside a range of engineering teams. The role is primarily site-based and involves regular working away from home.

Previous experience in welding, fabrication or engineering would be an advantage, but is not essential. We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the commitment to develop professionally.

Your responsibilities will develop as you gain experience, with technical reviews and approvals carried out within your training, competence and authority.

What you will be doing

• 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 the coordination of non-destructive testing (NDT) and post-weld heat treatment (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.

What we are looking for

• An interest in welding, fabrication, engineering and quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• The ability to follow technical instructions and maintain accurate records.
• A willingness to undertake training, study and revision.
• A reliable approach and the ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work away from home.

What we offer

• Practical training and guidance from experienced welding and quality professionals.
• Experience on engineering projects across the UK.
• Support towards relevant qualifications in welding inspection, health and safety, and auditing.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.