Welding Inspector

JR United Kingdom; Gatehead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking experienced Welding Inspectors for inspection activities on high-profile projects. The role requires varying levels of inspection skills, thorough reporting capabilities, and significant field experience. Interested candidates should possess relevant certifications and be based in the UK. This position offers a flexible engagement for freelancing or contracted work across several visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience (5 years in similar fabrication).
• Experience in vendor premises inspection, daily or project inspections.
• Freelancer inspector or part of an agency/society for invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of fabrication activities for various components.
• Prepare daily/weekly inspection reports for clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding standards and requirements.

Skills

Conducting fabrication inspection

Preparation of inspection reports

Understanding of international standards

Communication skills in English

Education

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector or AWS Certified Inspector

NDT L2 in MT, PT, RT, UT

Level II Painting Inspector NACE, AMPP, FROSIO, BGAS

Job description

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RINA is looking for experienced Welding Inspectors to perform inspection activities on behalf of RINA for our esteemed clients in the UK.

Requested:

• Experienced in Conducting fabrication inspection of vent hatches, hot stabs, dummy stabs, receptacles and accessories
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector or AWS Certified Inspector,
• NDT L2 in MT, PT, RT, UT
• Inspectors shall have minimum 10 years of experience (minimum 5 years shall be from similar type of fabrication). Inspectors should have inspection experience at the vendor’s premises. Experience may cover daily inspections or short term/long term project inspections on behalf of clients or third party inspections;
• Inspector with coating inspection certificates such as Level II Painting Inspector NACE, AMPP, FROSIO, BGAS is an added advantage
• Ability to prepare daily/weekly inspection reports;
• Adequate level of English for reporting, understanding international standards/codes, and communicating with clients in case of need;
• Being a freelancer inspector or part of inspectors agency/society, the inspector or the company should be able to invoice the service;

Location:

Gateshead, England

Please note, we can only consider residents in the UK for this position

Period:

7/1/2025 - 9/29/2025 (20 visits)

Contract:

To Freelancer or to Inspector agencies, for ad hoc activities

If you have the requested experience and if you are interested, please apply in LinkedIn or send your English CV to [emailprotected]