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.

INDHIG

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• * Sick pay

Work Location: In person