Welding Inspector

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mansfield is seeking a Quality Inspector (Welding) to carry out visual inspections and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in welding inspection, excellent attention to detail, and good communication skills. Competitive pay rate offered, along with an early finish every Friday.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality inspection, ideally within welding/fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections of welds in line with relevant industry standards.
• Verify compliance with welding procedures, project drawings, and specifications.
• Record and maintain clear inspection reports.
• Support welding teams by communicating quality expectations and feedback.
• Monitor and report on weld quality during fabrication and/or installation.
• Always Uphold Health & Safety standards on site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamworking skills

Proactive approach to quality

Job description

Job Role: Quality Inspector (Welding)

Location: Mansfield

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 07:15 - 16:00 | Friday, 07:15 - 15:00 (early finish every week!)

Pay Rate: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour (DOE) + potential permanent contract

The Company

A leading manufacturing and engineering business, working across structural, rail, and automotive industries. With a reputation for quality and long-term customer partnerships, they are now looking for a dedicated Quality Inspector to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector with a background in welding. You'll be responsible for visual inspection of welds, ensuring compliance with drawings, standards, and specifications. Working closely with the welding and production teams, you'll help maintain the highest levels of quality and safety across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections of welds in line with relevant industry standards.
• Verify compliance with welding procedures, project drawings, and specifications.
• Record and maintain clear inspection reports.
• Support welding teams by communicating quality expectations and feedback.
• Monitor and report on weld quality during fabrication and/or installation.
• Always Uphold Health & Safety standards on site.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in quality inspection, ideally within welding/fabrication.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Early finish every Friday.

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