Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Non fixed term

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 21,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.Whether you're an experienced Welder, Fabricator, Plater, Inspector, or other skilled trades professional, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while developing your career within a supportive and growing organisation.

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role will support the delivery of key projects within the nuclear sector, working in a safety-focused environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

• Support the quality process to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements through quality control.
• Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections.
• Conduct pre and in-service visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds and raw material in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures.
• Conduct out dimensional inspection including surface finish of products ensuring compliance to drawing requirements.
• Conduct regular welding surveillance audits, e.g. control of WPS essential variables.
• Conducting goods-in / out inspections on materials against specfications and project requirements.
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to Production Manager / Workshop Supervisor.
• Carry out surveillance and inspection requirements in line with applicable Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) including supply chain.
• Dealing with document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising rework and waste.
• Maintain Inspection Measurement & Test Equipment in acceptable working condition at the point of inspection. e.g. Calbrated/PAT tested etc.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Coordination and support to NDT suppliers.
• Where qualified, RT and PAUT interpretation.
• Quality control NCR and observation management.
• Contribute towards business Ope Ex and continuous improvement programmes. i.e. Lessons Learned, SOP improvements.

• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures to assure continuing compliance to ISO 9001, 19443, 14001, 45001 standards
• The effective and accurate reporting of inspection activities.
• The effective and accurate reporting of surveillance activities.
• Ensure compliance to the contract quality management plans and control of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• First line of defence - raising non-conformities / observations.
• Ensure traceability of raw material is maintained throughout manufacturing process.

What are we looking for?

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• 3-5 years proven relevant experience as a Quality Inspector (essential).
• CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) Welding…