Welding & Fabrication Quality Inspector (Supplier Audits)

Osbit; Riding Mill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and refreshments provided daily

Company pension scheme

Vitality healthcare scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle rental scheme

Briggs practitioner & counselling

Annual summer party and Christmas walk

Job summary

Osbit is seeking a diligent Quality Inspector to provide day-to-day inspection of welding and fabrication work carried out by our supplier and fabricator base. You will ensure work aligns with approved procedures, drawings and quality standards, while identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective actions across the supply chain.

You will verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records and quality documentation, preparing inspection reports and maintaining quality records.

Qualifications

• Welding, fabrication or quality inspection experience is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Knowledge of welding processes, defects and quality standards.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• CSWIP 3.0 (or working towards 3.1) is desirable; formal engineering qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, NDT and supplier auditing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect supplier welds and fabricated components to ensure quality.
• Review welding procedures and drawings, monitor activities for compliance.
• Verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records and quality docs.
• Conduct supplier weld audits, identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams to drive improvements and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Reading drawings & welding spec

NDT knowledge

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or apprenticeship in relevant field

Job description

Osbit is seeking a diligent Quality Inspector to provide day-to-day inspection of welding and fabrication work carried out by our supplier and fabricator base. You will ensure work aligns with approved procedures, drawings and quality standards, while identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective actions across the supply chain.

You will verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records and quality documentation, preparing inspection reports and maintaining quality records.