V06627 - Lead Quality Inspector - Radiography

Location: Wimborne

Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness Job Reference: V06627

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday–Friday (potential flexibility to work over 4 days) Working Pattern: 4–5 days per week onsite Rate: £48.32 per hour PAYE / £65.19 per hour Umbrella (inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography to join a major engineering and defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled radiography and non-destructive testing (NDT) professional to provide technical leadership, maintain quality standards and support the safe, compliant delivery of complex engineering programmes.

The successful candidate will bring extensive industrial radiography expertise, a strong understanding of radiation safety and regulatory compliance, and the ability to oversee radiographic inspection processes, develop techniques and provide specialist technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities Act as a delegated Technical Authority for industrial radiography, including computed and digital radiography. Provide technical leadership on radiographic inspection processes, procedures and techniques. Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, industry standards and internal quality requirements. Develop, qualify and approve radiographic inspection techniques and processes. Support the introduction and assessment of new radiography technologies and inspection methods. Provide specialist engineering and design input relating to radiographic inspection requirements.

Manage radiological risks and support isotope governance and radiation safety arrangements. Review and approve radiographic documentation, procedures and technical reports. Participate in standards committees and contribute to the development of technical guidance. Assess, approve and audit technician competence, supporting training and professional development. Work closely with engineering, quality and inspection teams to resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Essential Skills and Experience Significant experience in industrial radiography and NDT within an engineering or manufacturing environment. PCN Level 3 Radiography of Welds and PCN Level 3 Radiography of Castings. PCN Level 2 Computed Radiography. Foundation Degree in NDT or an equivalent qualification. Advanced radiation safety qualification, supported by substantial practical industrial experience. Strong knowledge of radiographic techniques, radiation protection, relevant legislation and industry standards.

Experience developing, qualifying and approving radiographic procedures and inspection techniques. Ability to assess technical risks, investigate defects and provide clear recommendations. Experience auditing inspection activities and assessing technician competence. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and quality teams.

Desirable Experience Membership of BINDT and involvement in relevant technical committees. Experience working within highly regulated engineering, nuclear, defence or manufacturing environments. Knowledge of emerging digital and computed radiography technologies. Experience providing technical assurance and specialist guidance on complex engineering programmes.

How to Apply

If you have extensive industrial radiography experience, the relevant technical qualifications and the ability to lead radiographic inspection and quality assurance activities, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV detailing your relevant qualifications, radiography experience and technical leadership background.