Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector, Cammell Laird

We’re looking for someone able to cover this role initially for a 12‑month period, potentially longer with a quality career path.

Known across the globe at our Birkenhead facility, on the banks of the River Mersey we expand across 130 acres which includes four dry docks, a large modular construction hall and extensive covered workshops.

We’ve played a strategic role in UK shipbuilding for the past 200 years, repairing, maintaining and building ships and other vessels.

• Work as part of our wider QHSE team and ensure our project critical path is on track – carrying out mechanical inspections and job verification activities in line with inspection and test plans.
• Measure mechanical components and check tolerances against drawings and specifications (e.g. engine components, pumps, valves, coolers).
• Complete accurate inspection reports and record findings clearly.
• Organise sub‑contract NDT activities.
• Liaise with customers, classification inspectors, production teams, and subcontractors to support quality requirements.
• Help identify issues, solve problems, and support final acceptance of completed work.

• Ideally someone with experience gained in Marine Ship Building / Repair or Heavy Engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify mechanical components.
• Good understanding of engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Internal Auditor trained.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers and internal teams.
• Computer literate, with the ability to produce reports and maintain records.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and perform well under pressure.

If you’re ready to join us for this 12‑month contract, we’d love to hear from you!

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles at Cammell Laird are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions may limit your ability to perform certain roles based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.

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