Welding Inspector (PCN Level 2)
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £17.00 per hour (circa £33,592 per annum)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday rotating shifts. Days 6:00am to 4:00pm, Nights 8:00pm to 6:00am
4 days a week. Every Friday off. A long weekend built into every single week.
If you're currently working five days, you'll know the difference that makes. More time at home, more time to switch off, and a better balance without losing earnings. That's exactly what this role offers. A consistent Monday to Thursday pattern, full-time hours, and a routine that gives you your time back.
In a lot of fabrication environments, inspection only happens at the end of the process. By that point, issues are harder to resolve and quality can suffer, leaving inspectors picking up problems rather than preventing them.
This role is different. You will be involved throughout the fabrication process, helping maintain standards as work moves through production rather than checking it after the fact. It gives you more control over quality and a more hands-on role in the process.
The work is consistent, expectations are clear, and you are there to maintain standards rather than firefight problems.
You will be working in a large, well-established manufacturing facility in Rotherham, supporting fabrication across sectors including defence, rail and heavy engineering. This suits someone who wants a stable role, clear expectations and the ability to take ownership of quality.
What the role looks like day to day:
You will be on the shop floor and in the documentation, checking weld quality, reviewing procedures and supporting fabrication teams to keep everything to standard.
What you will be doing:
Monitoring QA and QC activities across fabrication
Reviewing WPS, PQR and WPQ documentation
Carrying out visual weld inspections and dimensional checks
Reviewing and endorsing NDT reports
Supporting welding teams with technical advice
Prescribing and monitoring weld repairs
Verifying correct use of NDT methods
Completing inspection records and documentation
Reviewing inspection and test plans and final fabrication packs
What they are looking for:
PCN Welding Inspector Level 2 or equivalent is essential
PCN Level 2 MPI/DPI is preferred
Experience in welding inspection within fabrication
Understanding of QA and QC processes
Comfortable working on the shop floor and with documentation
Good communication skills and attention to detail
IT literate including Microsoft Office
You'll be comfortable taking responsibility for quality and working without constant supervision.
What you get:
£17.00 per hour
4-day working week with a long weekend every week as standard
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension
Life assurance
Healthcare plan
Free on-site parking
Reduced gym and Costco membership
Referral bonus scheme
Ongoing training and development
For more information, please get in touch with our Sheffield Team on 01143 830 046.
Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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