Quality Control Inspector (welding And Fabrication)

A&P Group – Falmouth

Quality Control Inspector (Welding and Fabrication)

Are you detail-orientated with a dedication to quality and safety, and do you have welding and fabrication inspection experience? If so, we may have the role for you.

In this role you will ensure that we are consistently delivering work that meets our rigorous quality and customer standards.

Who we are

A&P Falmouth is one of the largest ship-repair facilities in the UK, we provide a complete range of marine repair services thanks to our on-site engineering, electrical, paint and fabrication workshops.

A centre of excellence for Ministry of Defence vessels, ferries, mobilisation and demobilisation works, jack-ups, pontoons and tankers, A&P Falmouth is also a busy working port, handling over 100,000 T of product annually.

What you will do

As a Quality Control Inspector and part of the Quality Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company meets and complies with all quality control aspects of welding and fabrication in accordance with customer and quality standards. This will involve:

• Carrying our inspections, patrolling and verification of work being carried out by A&P and our contractors. Verification of the application of the yard’s Integrated Management System, yard facilities and work being carried out.
• Supporting with the maintenance of the Company Welding and Fabrication Quality Management System procedures, manuals and associated booklets/forms
• Working closely with the Fabrication Department Manager, Project / Ship Managers and site-based contractors
• Developing processes and procedures to ensure the quality control of all welding and fabrication operations within the facility
• Carrying out non-destructive testing (magnetic particle and liquid penetrant)
• Assisting with the investigation and rectification of non-conformances, customer complaints and the defining of preventative actions

What we are looking for

• You will ideally be a CSWIP Welding Inspector or (equivalent) with experience of fabrication inspection
• Ideally, you’ll hold PCN certification in non-destructive testing (MPI, LPI), though training can be provided if needed
• You’ll need strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in documentation
• You’ll have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to quality issues
• You’ll be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-function teams

Why join us

• You’ll have the opportunity to share your experience with the wider team and develop your skills in a supportive environment
• Salary based on experience and what you bring to the role
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% pension contribution and generous death in service benefit

**Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.**