Senior Quality Inspector

Senior Quality Inspector

Inside IR35 - Full time on site.

Play a critical role in building world‑class submarines that protect national security.

• The role of the Quality Inspector II is to undertake inspections of the product during build in accordance with the relevant inspection and test plans.
• Competent Quality professional capable of working under their own initiative and providing guidance to more junior members of the Quality department within own capability and skill base areas.
• A member of the Quality team who escalates problems where required.
• Conduct Quality activities in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures and update where required.
• Domain areas include, but are not limited to:
  Dimensional Control, Electrical, Paint, Pipe/Mechanical, Radiography, Structural / Steelwork, Non-Destructive Examination (Weld Inspection), Receipt Inspection, Sheet Metalwork, Acoustic Tiling.

• Work as a fully contributory member of the Quality team.
• Responsible for demonstrating SHE and responsible business behaviours.
• Responsible for conducting condition management and customer walk‑round audits.
• Undertake routine Quality inspection activities in their related area with no supervision.
• Undertake non‑routine/complex activities in their related area with minimal supervision.
• Manage own development.
• Access, understand and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes in their related area.
• Liaise / interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships.
• Utilise calibrated measuring equipment to assess and measure tolerances of the product and record any non‑conformances.
• Responsible for conducting the verification of non‑conformances.
• Report results of inspections using agreed processes.
• Use Company computer systems and software as appropriate.
• Articulate and deliver Quality objectives.
• Contribute in team meetings and working groups.
• Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the customer when required.
• Write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning.
• Deliver results.

• Deputise for the Quality Team Leader as and when required.

• None.

• Awareness of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards.
• Good understanding of own discipline and end‑to‑end requirements within Quality Inspection.
• Understand how their own role and team fit into overall objectives of the function.
• Knowledge of product safety requirements.
• Export requirements knowledge (e.g., International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) where applicable.
• Knowledge of the Programme Inspection and Test Plan and how it is implemented.

• Ability to use and train others in the use of technology and tools applicable to the discipline.
• Ability to interpret specifications, procedures and contract requirements.
• Effective stakeholder management.

• NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience:
  Tradal background – time served in trade discipline.

• Job Title:
  
  Senior Quality Inspector
• Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
• Location:
  
  Carlisle, Cumbria
• Posted:
  Feb 19th 2026
• Closes:
  Mar 22nd 2026
• Sector:
  Military, Emergency & Government
• Contract:
  
  Contract
• Hours:
  
  Full Time