TITLE FIELD: Welding Inspector
LOCATION FIELD: Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: £40,000 per annum
KEYWORDS FIELD: Welding Inspector, Quality Inspector, CSWIP, PCN Level 2, Weld Inspector, Quality Control, NDT, BS EN 1090, Steel Fabrication, Welding Quality, QA Inspector, Visual Inspector, West Yorkshire
Job Description:
Welding Inspector required in Batley, West Yorkshire — CSWIP qualified, steel fabrication, £40,000 per annum, permanent.
Stoa Recruitment are recruiting a Welding Inspector on behalf of an established steel fabrication business in Batley, West Yorkshire. This is a permanent Welding Inspector position for a qualified inspector who takes the standard personally and understands that their sign-off is the last line of defence before a product reaches the client.
The Role
As a Welding Inspector you will own the quality and integrity of everything that leaves the workshop — inspecting welds and fabricated components, verifying compliance with BS EN 1090, managing inspection documentation, and driving a positive quality culture across the team.
What You'll Be Doing
* Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections of welds and fabricated components
* Preparing and controlling welding and manufacturing documentation and quality records
* Overseeing welder testing, qualifications, and inspection and test plan implementation
* Monitoring interpass temperatures, heat input, and dimensional accuracy
* Identifying and recording non-conformities, managing rectifications and retesting
* Coordinating NDT internally and managing measuring equipment control
* Completing QC documentation — ITPs, inspection check sheets, NCRs — on every project
* Supporting supply chain audits and continuous improvement initiatives
What We Need From You
* CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 / PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector — essential
* PCN Level 2 Visual Testing and Magnetic Particle Inspection
* Experience working to BS EN 1090 — essential
* Strong understanding of welding techniques, materials, and industry standards
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* IT proficient — Microsoft Word and Excel
* Strong communication skills
What You Get
* £40,000 per annum
* 40 hours per week
* Permanent position with an established fabrication business
* Real quality ownership and leadership in the role
Apply now — send us your CV and we'll come back to you within 24 hours