Welding Inspector
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Permanent | 37.5 hours (Mon–Thurs) | Up to £45k
Are you a Welding Inspector looking to join a growing, heritage-rich manufacturer with global reach and long-term stability? This is your chance to make an impact in a progressive, fast-paced engineering environment, where training and development are genuinely part of the culture.
This leading manufacturer of versatile use products has doubled in size over the past three years and supplies equipment to world-class projects across data centres, offshore platforms, defence, and nuclear facilities. With demand at an all-time high, they are now seeking a second Welding Inspector to work alongside their existing Inspector and bolster the Quality & Inspection team.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Welding Inspector:
* Conduct interim and final inspections of fabricated parts in carbon steel and other metals
* Carry out in-process inspections per quality/design plans.
* Review weld maps, weld logs, and test reports.
* Support internal audits, third-party inspections, and document control.
* Verify products meet customer and design requirements.
* Ensure control and traceability of materials and components.
* Oversee and maintain welder qualifications and welding procedures.
* Participate in NDT work and subcontract control.
* Collaborate with the Welding Inspector, Quality Manager, and Document Controller.
What They’re Looking For:
Essential:
* PCN Level 2 or CSWIP 3.1 (or greater)
* PCN Level 2 MPI and DPI
* Ability to read fabrication drawings
* Experience in a fabrication, pressure vessel, or welding environment
Desirable:
* Knowledge of welding techniques (TIG, MIG, SMAW, SAW)
* Knowledge of:
* ASME
* ISO (phone number removed)
* ISO 9606-1/3
* BS EN ISO 5817
* Familiarity with PED and PE(S)R
* Awareness of design standards such as PD 5500, BS EN 13445, ASME VIII
* ISO 9001 and 14001 exposure
* Willingness to train or mentor
Why Join This Business?
* Established name with great history – now part of a forward-thinking group.
* Global projects across energy, defence, healthcare, and infrastructure.
* Realistic progression
* Training and development paid for by the company (ideal for junior or part-qualified candidates).
* Work a 4-day week (Mon–Thurs only).
* Enjoy flexible working hours (start anytime between 6:30am–9am).
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, including a guaranteed Christmas shutdown.
Salary:
Competitive and based on experience
Junior candidates from shop floor backgrounds with recent PCN certification will be considered.
Senior candidates with pressure vessel/NDT experience may command £40–£45k.
Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Welding Inspector and join a business that’s truly thriving