Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Job Reference: V06627
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (potential flexibility to work over 4 days)
Working Pattern: 4-5 days per week onsite
Rate: £48.32 per hour PAYE / £65.19 per hour Umbrella (inside IR35)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography to join a major engineering and defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled radiography and non-destructive testing (NDT) professional to provide technical leadership, maintain quality standards and support the safe, compliant delivery of complex engineering programmes.
The successful candidate will bring extensive industrial radiography expertise, a strong understanding of radiation safety and regulatory compliance, and the ability to oversee radiographic inspection processes, develop techniques and provide specialist technical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a delegated Technical Authority for industrial radiography, including computed and digital radiography.
- Provide technical leadership on radiographic inspection processes, procedures and techniques.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, industry standards and internal quality requirements.
- Develop, qualify and approve radiographic inspection techniques and processes.
- Support the introduction and assessment of new radiography technologies and inspection methods.
- Provide specialist engineering and design input relating to radiographic inspection requirements.
- Manage radiological risks and support isotope governance and radiation safety arrangements.
- Review and approve radiographic documentation, procedures and technical reports.
- Participate in standards committees and contribute to the development of technical guidance.
- Assess, approve and audit technician competence, supporting training and professional development.
- Work closely with engineering, quality and inspection teams to resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in industrial radiography and NDT within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- PCN Level 3 Radiography of Welds and PCN Level 3 Radiography of Castings.
- Foundation Degree in NDT or an equivalent qualification.
- Advanced radiation safety qualification, supported by substantial practical industrial experience.
- Strong knowledge of radiographic techniques, radiation protection, relevant legislation and industry standards.
- Experience developing, qualifying and approving radiographic procedures and inspection techniques.
- Ability to assess technical risks, investigate defects and provide clear recommendations.
- Experience auditing inspection activities and assessing technician competence.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and quality teams.
- Membership of BINDT and involvement in relevant technical committees.
- Experience working within highly regulated engineering, nuclear, defence or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of emerging digital and computed radiography technologies.
- Experience providing technical assurance and specialist guidance on complex engineering programmes.
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V06627 - Lead Quality Inspector - Radiography employer: Outsource Uk
BAE Systems is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow that fosters innovation and professional growth. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the defence sector while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. The role of Mechanical Auxiliary Engineer not only provides competitive pay but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to projects that make a real difference in global security.
