Welding Quality Inspector

Welding Quality Inspector
Mansfield
£35,490 per annum
Monday to Thursday
07.15am until 16.00pm Friday 07.15am until 15.00pm

We're looking for a meticulous and proactive hands‑on Welding Quality Inspector to ensure that all products, processes, and workmanship meet internal standards and customer expectations. This role plays a key part in inspection, documentation, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Join a long‑established UK engineering manufacturer leading the way in the rail freight sector. As the nation's only independent producer of bespoke freight wagons, this organisation delivers complex fabrications, new‑build vehicles, and full refurbishment programmes for major rail operators. With a strong order pipeline and a well‑equipped East Midlands facility, it's an exciting time to become part of a business renowned for its quality, craftsmanship, and engineering excellence.

• Perform in‑process and final inspections on products, components, and assemblies
• Confirm compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality standards
• Identify, record, and report non‑conformances, escalating issues when necessary
• Support root‑cause investigations and contribute to corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain accurate inspection records and all associated quality documentation
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Assist with internal audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Carry out some welding and grinding activities where required
• Provide guidance, support, and training to new team members

• Previous experience as a Welding Quality Inspector
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Solid understanding of MIG welding processes
• Knowledge of welding practices on materials up to 40mm thick on mild steel
• PCN Level 2 or CSWIP 3.1 welding inspection knowledge or qualification (Visual, Dye Pen ideally)
• Familiarity with inspection methods and quality assurance tools
• Competent in using measurement equipment such as verniers, micrometers, and gauges
• Practical, hands‑on approach with a willingness to get involved on the shop floor

Apply today to take the next step in your career and be part of driving the future of rail freight forward.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.