Coatings Inspector

NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector / Quality Improvement Lead

Salary: £45,000 + Company Bonus
Location: [Location]
Full Time | Permanent

Are you a NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector who enjoys being on the shop floor, developing people, and driving quality improvements?

We are looking for an experienced and proactive coatings professional to become a key part of our team. This is not a role where you'll spend your day behind a desk. You'll be at the heart of our blasting and painting operations, working closely with production teams to improve standards, reduce rework, and ensure we consistently deliver high-quality products to our customers.

As our NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector, you will be responsible for quality inspection activities while also coaching and supporting painters and blasters to achieve right-first-time quality. You will act as a technical authority within the business, helping to drive continuous improvement across our operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting coating inspections in line with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Monitoring blasting and painting activities on the shop floor.
• Coaching and mentoring painters and blasters to improve quality and consistency.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce defects, rework, and quality-related issues.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Creating and maintaining quality procedures and work instructions.
• Managing customer and third-party inspection visits.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers and inspectors.
• Supporting customers when the Production Manager is unavailable.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Getting involved in practical shop floor activities when required, including masking and preparation work.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Current NACE Level 3 / AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector qualification.
• Strong background within industrial blasting and painting environments.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ability to develop and implement quality procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the wider team.
• Strong problem-solving and coaching abilities.

Desirable

• Experience within oil & gas, defence, offshore, marine, infrastructure, nuclear, or heavy engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Previous experience managing customer inspections and audits.

What We Offer

• £45,000 Basic Salary
• Company Performance Bonus Scheme
• 20 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training and Development
• The opportunity to play a significant role in improving quality standards and shaping the future performance of the business

If you're an experienced NACE Level 3 Inspector who wants to make a genuine impact, develop people, and help drive a culture of quality excellence, we'd like to hear from you.