At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small team in ensuring quality for wind turbine manufacturing.
- Company: Join a leading company in the offshore industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: 12-month renewable contract with competitive pay and career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality assurance and control for cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in welding, structural engineering, and quality management required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our Client are looking for a Lead QC inspector with management of a small team (resident Inspector) for wind turbines manufacturing follow up. Specialized and qualified in welding, structural engineering, and non-destructive testing. Experience with EPCI contracts is required, along with significant experience in quality management and coordination in a shipyard/yard, preferably in the offshore industry.
Starting of assignment: 21/09/2026
Location: Wallsend NE28 6HL
Duration: 12 months Renewable
The QC Lead Inspector is the main Sub-contractor focal point for all quality activities (quality assurance and quality control) at the Fabrication Yard.
- Quality assurance (QA): set of activities for ensuring quality in the processes. The activities focus on defect prevention by defining systemic procedures in the production process to ensure full compliance of the products to be delivered.
- Quality control (QC): set of activities for ensuring quality in the products. The activities focus on defect identification by implementing quality inspections on the actual products delivered.
Further principles are specified within a dedicated Quality Assurance Plan that will be communicated before starting the activity at the jacket fabrication yard. The QC Lead Inspector shall adhere to all these quality and surveillance requirements and ensure their good implementation. This generally includes review of the EPCI Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans, associated procedures and any other documentation, definition and implementation of inspection and surveillance strategy.
Lead QC Inspector in Hebburn employer: SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
At SGS United Kingdom Limited, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the Deeside area, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover, performance-related bonuses, and generous annual leave. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to making a positive impact in the life sciences sector while enjoying opportunities for professional development and a supportive workplace culture.
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SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED Recruitment Team
