QA Inspector

Haywood & Jackson Fabrications Ltd is looking for an experienced QA Inspector (CSWIP 3.1) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual who enjoys working in a hands-on fabrication environment and takes pride in ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with company quality procedures, client specifications and industry standards, ensuring projects are delivered right first time.

Key responsibilities:

• Carrying out visual weld inspections in accordance with CSWIP 3.1 requirements
• Inspecting fabrication and assembly activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Verifying material certification and maintaining traceability records throughout the fabrication process
• Completing inspection records, quality documentation and project quality packs
• Reviewing and implementing inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality plans
• Coordinating and supporting third-party non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections
• Raising and managing non-conformance reports (NCRs) where required
• Supporting root-cause investigations and corrective actions
• Liaising with workshop personnel, project teams, clients and external inspectors
• Assisting with internal and external audits
• Supporting quality inspections during installation activities when required.

Essential requirements:

• CSWIP 3.1 welding inspector certification
• Previous experience within a fabrication, welding, structural steelwork or engineering environment
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and fabrication processes
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and inspection techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working to BS EN 1090 standards
• PCN/ISO 9712 qualifications
• ISO 9001 internal auditor experience
• Previous experience within rail, water, utilities or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing processes and coating inspections.