Welding Quality Control Inspector

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welding Quality Control Inspector for an exciting role at the HPC site in Bridgwater. This position offers the chance to work on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project, focusing on ensuring the highest welding standards are maintained. You'll be responsible for conducting inspections, producing reports, and collaborating with various teams to meet contractual requirements. With a full-time commitment of 38 hours per week, this role promises a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure project.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Special paid leave for reservists

Holiday trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience as a QC Inspector in a regulated industry.
• Engineering qualifications such as ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding standards are met on-site through inspections.
• Record inspection results and identify non-conformances.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Engineering qualifications (ONC/HNC/HND)

PCN or CSWIP certification

Job description

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Client:

Babcock International Group

Location:

HPC, Bridgwater

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Welding Quality Control Inspector
Location: HPC, Bridgwater
Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Welding Quality Control Inspector at our HPC, Bridgwater site.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance coordinates the delivery of main MEH, cabling, and support services, aiming to deliver complex cabling and pipework installations in the power station’s rooms.

The role

As a Welding Quality Control Inspector, you’ll ensure welding standards are met on-site. Your daily tasks include reading inspection test plans, inspecting work, and producing reports.

• Witness inspections as per the Inspection and Test Plans to meet project deadlines.
• Record inspection results, identify non-conformances, and accept or reject items accordingly.
• Coordinate with Area Quality Leads to deploy surveillance and support plans.
• Collaborate with fabrication and installation teams to meet contractual requirements.
• Review quality records for accuracy to support End of Erection Status Reports.

This is a full-time role, 38 hours per week, based at HPC in Bridgwater.

Essential experience:

• Experience as a QC Inspector
• Experience in a highly regulated industry

Qualifications:

• Engineering qualifications such as ONC / HNC / HND or equivalent experience
• PCN or CSWIP certification

The candidate must be able to achieve BPSS security clearance.

• Additional benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, employee share scheme, shopping savings portal, payment of professional fees, special paid leave for reservists, holiday trading, and ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering.