Welding Inspector

Drighlington, West Yorkshire

Hourly Paid - Competitive

Shift based - Monday - Thursday

Summary

NG Bailey is a prominent UK based engineering and services business with a strong reputation in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Our commitment to excellence and precision has made us a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative solutions and superior craftsmanship of the highest quality. We pride ourselves in collaboration, safety and sustainability in all of our projects, aiming to deliver value and long-term benefits to our clients and the environment.

Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Inspector to join our dynamic team at our state-of-the-art weld facility at Drighlington, West Yorkshire. In this position you will coordinate and control welding standards and maintain conformity to the relevant standards required by each contract supplying prestigious clients on our projects across the UK.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

Conduct thorough inspections of welds and fabricated components to ensure they meet the industry standards and the projects specifications

• Coordinate the preparation and control of all appropriate welding and manufacturing documentation specifications, and quality records.

Participate in the technical review process to identify the correct welding method for the manufacture of Offsite products, components and assemblies.

Oversee the welder testing and qualification to maintain conformity to Offsite welding procedures and standards.

Implement the inspection and test plan and complete the relevant documentation.

Identify and record non-conforming items and, where appropriate, manage rectification and retesting. Audit the welding processes used to ensure conformity to the standards and recommend improvement wherever possible.

Coordinate any non-destructive testing with internal or external suppliers

Champion Lean initiatives and drive improvements through the application of continuous improvement techniques.

What we’re looking for:

If you have a background in welding inspection with a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to collaboratively work as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Some of the technical experience and qualifications you need for this position are as follows:

• CSWIP 3.1 OR 3.2 / PCN level 2 Welding Inspector
• PCN Level 2 Visual testing

Desirable understanding/experience of building services products

Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials and industry standards

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to safety and quality excellence

Good level of IT experience using Microsoft word and excel

Other PCN & Inspection qualifications may be considered

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Shift allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
  
  

If you are passionate about quality and have the skills to ensure the highest standards in welding fabrication, we would love to hear from you.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.