QA/QC Inspector

  • First Recruitment Group
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • Jan 09, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Role Purpose

QC Inspectors are responsible for providing independent Quality Control and weld inspection services across a range of nuclear mechanical and electrical disciplines. Services are delivered at vendors , potential vendors , or other participating entities premises and locations within the defined geographical areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers.

  • Deliver independent inspection and quality control services at operating sites and vendor premises relating to new equipment in manufacture, fabrication, and construction.

  • Inspect equipment ranging from Class 1 nuclear pressure equipment to items manufactured and installed to conventional codes, standards, and regulations.

  • Review fabrication and manufacturing documentation within delegated authority levels, including:

    • Quality Plans

    • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

    • Fabrication and manufacturing procedures

    • Welding procedures

    • NDE procedures

    • Compilation and review of Life Time Quality Records (LTQRs)

Knowledge and Skills

  • Good working knowledge of UK inspection requirements within the nuclear industry, or transferable experience from another high-hazard industry.

  • Experience and understanding, or the ability to learn, nuclear and conventional codes and standards relating to pressure equipment and pressure systems, including:

    • EN 13445

    • EN 13480

    • PD 5500

    • ASME Section VIII

    • Associated materials, welding, and NDE standards

  • Demonstrated proactive and self-motivated approach to both technical and non-technical work.

  • Experience managing a wide range of stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, particularly in technical inspection discussions.

  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.

  • Good working knowledge of customer quality requirements.

  • Good working knowledge and application of ISO 9001.

  • Good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.

  • Minimum of 5 years experience inspecting welded fabrications and manufactured equipment for nuclear and conventional power generation applications.

  • Sound understanding of, and where necessary qualifications in, materials, welding, and NDE techniques.

Qualifications Required

  • CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent

  • HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline (preferred)

  • At least one PCN Level II certification in a related NDT method (MPI, DPI, Radiographic Interpretation, or UT)

  • CSCS Card or equivalent Safety Passport