Welding Inspector

TITLE FIELD: Welding Inspector

LOCATION FIELD: Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: £40,000 per annum

KEYWORDS FIELD: Welding Inspector, Quality Inspector, CSWIP, PCN Level 2, Weld Inspector, Quality Control, NDT, BS EN 1090, Steel Fabrication, Welding Quality, QA Inspector, Visual Inspector, West Yorkshire

Job Description:

Welding Inspector required in Batley, West Yorkshire — CSWIP qualified, steel fabrication, £40,000 per annum, permanent.

Stoa Recruitment are recruiting a Welding Inspector on behalf of an established steel fabrication business in Batley, West Yorkshire. This is a permanent Welding Inspector position for a qualified inspector who takes the standard personally and understands that their sign-off is the last line of defence before a product reaches the client.

The Role

As a Welding Inspector you will own the quality and integrity of everything that leaves the workshop — inspecting welds and fabricated components, verifying compliance with BS EN 1090, managing inspection documentation, and driving a positive quality culture across the team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections of welds and fabricated components
• Preparing and controlling welding and manufacturing documentation and quality records
• Overseeing welder testing, qualifications, and inspection and test plan implementation
• Monitoring interpass temperatures, heat input, and dimensional accuracy
• Identifying and recording non-conformities, managing rectifications and retesting
• Coordinating NDT internally and managing measuring equipment control
• Completing QC documentation — ITPs, inspection check sheets, NCRs — on every project
• Supporting supply chain audits and continuous improvement initiatives

What We Need From You

• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 / PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector — essential
• PCN Level 2 Visual Testing and Magnetic Particle Inspection
• Experience working to BS EN 1090 — essential
• Strong understanding of welding techniques, materials, and industry standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• IT proficient — Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills

What You Get

• £40,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Permanent position with an established fabrication business
• Real quality ownership and leadership in the role

Apply now — send us your CV and we'll come back to you within 24 hours.