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Welding Inspector

Acton REW

Inside IR35

£33.64 PAYE or umbrella equivalent.

Location: Acton, London (with travel to other TfL depots as required)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Welding Inspector to join a leading rail engineering team responsible for ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of welding activities on safety-critical rolling stock and components.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled inspector with a strong quality assurance background to work within a highly regulated rail environment, ensuring all welding activities meet industry standards and contribute to the safe return of assets to service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections before, during and after welding activities.
• Perform non-destructive visual testing of welds in accordance with inspection and test plans.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications to verify compliance.
• Identify, investigate and report welding non-conformances.
• Compile quality assurance documentation and inspection reports.
• Conduct internal surveillance audits to ensure compliance with welding standards.
• Witness welder qualification tests and support ongoing competency assessments.
• Coach and mentor new Welding Inspectors and welding personnel.
• Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication & Welding, or equivalent engineering experience.
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector qualification (minimum).
• Experience working to BS EN 15085, ISO 3834, ISO 5817 and ISO 10042 standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong report writing skills and experience using Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the rail industry or a large manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17637 (Visual Testing) and ISO 9606 (Welder Qualification Testing).
• Previous welding qualifications in MIG/MAG, TIG or MMA.

If youre a quality-focused Welding Inspector looking to play a key role in maintaining the safety and reliability of rolling stock, wed love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.