Quality Inspector

Company: Kane
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Location: Banbridge
Job Description:

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 Inspectorbased 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.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026