Welding Inspector

NRL; Pica; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Welding Inspector for a site-based role in Seascale, Cumbria. You will support onsite activities, review welding, installation and testing against quality and safety standards, and produce surveillance reports.

Key responsibilities include inspecting and witnessing testing in line with ITPs, reviewing drawings and documentation, and liaising with project teams to resolve non-conformances. PCN Level 2 MPI and DPICSWIP 3.1 are required.

Qualifications

• Proven welding inspection experience and QA background.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, ITPs and LTRs.
• Strong planning and communication skills for site surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site and off-site inspections, producing surveillance reports.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and inspection documentation.
• Monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to procedures and client requirements.
• Conduct and witness inspections and testing in line with ITPs and relevant standards.
• Review and support completion of Lifetime Records (LTRs) and quality documentation.
• Verify materials against drawings, specifications and supporting documents.
• Identify defects or non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Liaise with project, engineering, quality, client and subcontractor teams.
• Support supplier and subcontractor surveillance, reviewing inspection and test certification.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

Technical drawings interpretation

ITP/LTR knowledge

Planning & communication

Education

PCN Level 2 MPI, DPICSWIP 3.1

Job description

Job Title

Welding Inspector Summary Join our client as a Welding Inspector based in Seascale, Cumbria. This role involves supporting onsite activities and ensuring welding, installation and testing comply with quality and safety standards. Ideal for an experienced inspector looking for a site-based position on a major project.

Location and Working Pattern

Seascale, Cumbria – Site-based role

Client Overview

Our client operates within the engineering sector, providing specialist support to complex projects to ensure quality and compliance across all stages of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site and off-site inspections, producing accurate surveillance reports.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and inspection documentation.
• Monitor installation activities to ensure adherence to project procedures and client requirements.
• Conduct and witness inspections and testing in line with ITPs and relevant standards.
• Review and support completion of Lifetime Records (LTRs) and quality documentation.
• Verify materials against drawings, specifications and supporting documents.
• Identify defects or non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Liaise closely with project, engineering, quality, client and subcontractor teams.
• Support supplier and subcontractor surveillance, reviewing inspection and test certification.

Requirements

• PCN Level 2 qualification MPI, DPICSWIP 3.1 (minimum)
• Proven experience in welding inspection and quality assurance
• Knowledge of ITPs, LTRs, technical drawings and quality control documentation
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.