Welding Quality Control


Company:	Belmont Talent
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury St Edmunds
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

QA/QC Lead / Welding Inspector

£45,000–£55,000 per annum | Permanent | Suffolk

Are you an experienced Welding Inspector or QA/QC professional looking for a role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference?

We're working with an established specialist engineering and fabrication business delivering process pipework, bespoke fabrication, maintenance and installation projects across a range of industrial sectors.

As the QA/QC Lead / Welding Inspector, you'll take ownership of quality assurance and control across welding and fabrication operations. This is a hands-on opportunity to lead inspection activity, maintain high standards and play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to specification.

The Role

You'll be responsible for coordinating and managing welding inspection and QA/QC activities from material receipt through to project completion. Working closely with engineering, fabrication and site teams, you'll ensure quality requirements are understood, met and properly documented.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading welding inspection and QA/QC activities across fabrication and installation projects.

Carrying out detailed visual inspections of welds and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.

Arranging and coordinating NDT where required.

Reviewing welding procedures, welder qualifications and material certifications before production.

Managing material traceability, including heat numbers, batch records and certification documentation.

Maintaining comprehensive QA documentation, including ITPs, weld maps, inspection reports and NCRs.

Working collaboratively with engineers, fabricators and contractors to identify and resolve quality issues.

Reviewing inspection data and identifying opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong background in welding inspection, fabrication quality control or a similar engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a QA/QC Lead, Welding Inspector or similar quality-focused role.

Strong knowledge of welding and fabrication standards, particularly BS EN 1090, ISO 3834 and ISO 9001.

Experience with weld inspection, material traceability and QA documentation.

A good understanding of welding procedures, welder qualifications and NDT processes.

Excellent attention to detail and the confidence to challenge quality issues when necessary.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both workshop and project teams.

A recognised Welding Inspector qualification, such as CSWIP 3.1, would be highly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business where quality is central to the work they deliver. You'll have genuine responsibility for maintaining and improving standards across a varied range of industrial projects, working alongside experienced engineering and fabrication professionals.

If you're ready for a role where your knowledge and attention to detail are valued, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum

To find out more, please contact Anji at Belmont Talent for a confidential discussion.

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