Osbit Weld & Fabrication Inspector

Provide day-to-day inspection of welding and fabrication work carried out by Osbit's supplier and fabricator base, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and quality standards. 

• Inspect supplier welds and fabricated components to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements. 
• Review welding procedures, drawings, and documentation, and monitor welding activities for compliance. 
• Verify materials, weld traceability, NDT records, and quality documentation. 
• Conduct supplier weld audits, identify non-conformances, and support corrective actions. 
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records. 
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams to drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

• Open minded with a keen to learn attitude.
• First rate communicator.
• Diligent in attention to detail.
• Adaptable when unexpected challenges crop up.
• A solid team player with a holistic view.
• Devoted to and continuously improving quality culture.

Essential

• Welding, fabrication, or quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Knowledge of welding processes, defects, and quality standards.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

Desirable

• CSWIP 3.0 working towards 3.1 Welding Inspector certification.
• Engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, NDT, and supplier auditing.

• Successful applicants will be based at our Riding Mill headquarters in Northeast England, working on site as required.
• Working abroad may be required at times.
• A valid driving licence is required.

It's really important to us that Osbit is a fun and supportive place to be. This is why we offer a range of benefits. In the UK, these include:
  

• Lunch and refreshments provided daily at main sites.
• Company pension scheme.
• Vitality healthcare scheme.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle rental schemes.
• Access to a Myers Briggs practitioner & counsellor, and tailored coaching.
• Annual summer party celebration and Christmas walk, lunch, and festivities.