Quality Inspector (Welding & Fabrication)

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are seeking a Quality Inspector based in Banbridge to be part of our growing team.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Provide guidance and support to fabrication and welding teams on quality standards and best practices

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of welds and fabricated components in accordance with applicable drawings, codes, and standards.
• Verify welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQ) and ensure compliance throughout the production process.
• Perform or coordinate NDT (e.g., DPI, MPI & RT) with third-party providers as required.
• Maintain accurate inspection and test records, including weld maps, and full traceability documentation.
• Identify non-conformances, raise NCRs, and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure inspection equipment is correctly calibrated, maintained, and used appropriately.
• Identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve quality performance

|QUALIFICATION|

Essential

• CSWIP 3.0 Visual Weld Inspector

Desirable

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
• NDT Level 2 certification
  
• Recognised Health & Safety training (e.g. IOSH, First Aid)
  
• Forklift Licence
  
  

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on welding experience, preferably in TIG welding.
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ welding inspection experience within pipe fabrication and/or structural steel workshop environments.
  
• Working knowledge of welding standards and codes.
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications
  

Desirable

• Awareness of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |
Essential

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify defects.
  
• Ability to work independently and make informed quality decisions.
  
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage inspection records and documentation accurately.
  
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise across production, QA, and management teams.
  
• Good IT skills for recording, reporting, and tracking inspection data

Desirable

• Confidence in challenging non-compliant work and driving corrective actions
  

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Full use of onsite state of the art gym
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Onsite parking

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.