Welding Inspector / CSWIP 3.1

AWD online; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector. The inspector will support quality assurance, welding inspection, and documentation control, contributing to product traceability and compliance with specifications. Candidates should possess the CSWIP 3.1 certification and experience in manufacturing environments. The role offers a competitive salary, 23 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and additional benefits. Apply with a CV to join this dynamic team.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday allowance

Birthday leave

Wellbeing day

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Occupational health screening

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and off-site environments is preferred.
• Minimum qualification CSWIP 3.1 is required.
• Knowledge of ASME and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality levels across fabrication activities.
• Create and review NDT reports.
• Verify weld setups and compliance with specifications.
• Inspect tack-ups and final fabrications.
• Contribute to efficiency targets.
• Ensure up-to-date welding procedures.
• Complete weld mapping and documentation.
• Promote safe working practices.
• Prepare systems for audits.
• Assist with installation project inspections.

Skills

Quality assurance

Welding inspection

Documentation control

Teamwork

Technical drawing reading

Accuracy & discretion

Computer skills (MS Software)

Education

CSWIP 3.1 certification

RWC certification (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

An excellent opportunity for a proactive CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector to support quality assurance, welding inspection, fabrication processes and documentation control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Weld Inspector, Quality Inspector, Welding Coordinator, NDT Technician, Quality Technician, Fabrication Inspector, Mechanical Technician

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (NR31)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 38 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector supporting fabrication, welding, NDT activities and inspection processes across the organisation.

As a CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector you will monitor welded fabrications, review documentation, maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with specifications and welding procedures.

Working as a CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector you will contribute to product traceability, support continuous improvement and encourage open communication on safety, quality and working practices.

DUTIES

• Setting Quality and Welding Standards: Maintaining quality levels across fabrication activities
• Raising NDT Reports: Creating and reviewing documentation for inspection processes
• Checking Weld Setups: Verifying weld preparations and compliance with specifications
• Completing Dimensional Checks: Inspecting tack-ups and final fabrications for release
• Supporting Efficiency Targets: Contributing to planned versus actual hours for the department
• Reviewing Procedures and Training: Ensuring welding procedures and staff competencies remain up to date
• Maintaining Documentation: Completing weld mapping, WPS creation, history sheets and consumable control
• Ensuring Safe Working Practices: Promoting safe systems of work targeting zero lost time accidents
• Preparing for Audits: Maintaining systems for audit readiness
• Producing Inspection Reports: Creating clear inspection documentation and highlighting non-conformances
• Supporting Site Activities: Assisting with installation project inspections when required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working in both manufacturing and off-site environments
• CSWIP 3.1 (minimum qualification requirement)
• RWC (Responsible Weld Coordinator) or willingness to achieve via TWI interview
• Experience working within a lead / supervisory role
• Trained on all aspects of welding equipment
• Knowledge of ASME, BS Standards
• Accuracy & Discretion
• Being able to Read Technical Drawings
• Teamwork & motivation
• Computer skill (MS Software)

BENEFITS

• 23 days annual holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve
• Birthday leave
• Wellbeing day
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Occupational health screening

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14178