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Job title: Quality Surveillance Inspector

Location: Jarrow Head Office

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Quality Surveillance Inspector to join our team in Jarrow on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Quality Manager this role has a hybrid approach working within our Jarrow Fabrication business setting in Jarrow and visiting key sub-suppliers in Wales, Shropshire, Greater Manchester, and Rosyth carrying out surveillance audits to validate compliance with contractual and/or KAEFER requirements

How you will make an impact

• Conduct surveillance auditing of steel manufactured and welded products and associated processes to validate compliance with drawings, specifications etc.
• Witness FAT testing as required
• Endorse records for sample inspections
• Approve the release of finished goods for delivery
• Attend client meetings as required
• Generate audit/observation reports with non-conformance and/or improvement recommendations clearly set out
• Review welding and inspection processes and records, including welding procedures, welder qualifications and surveillance reports.
• Review Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) records including VIS & DPI.
• Participate in continuous improvement of Safety, Quality and LEAN practices at both KAEFER and supplier sites.
• Liaise with 3rd party inspectors as required.

What you will bring

• CSWIP3.1 or similar experience, to undertake welding record and process review (mandatory), current qualification not conditional
• BiNDT PCN or similar Dye Pen experience, to undertake MPI/DPI record and process review (mandatory), current qualification not conditional
• Experience of steel surface treatment process validation for painting, acid cleaning and galvanising processes.
• Lead Auditor Qualification – ISO 9001:2015 for example
• Experience of being a Suitably Qualified & Experienced Person (SQEP) in a related discipline or role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create professional reports and documents

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER
• Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
• Long term service reward
• Life cover (x3 annual salary)
• Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)

Work life balance

• 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year

Health, Happiness and Family

• BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor
• Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Company paid sick leave following probationary period

Learning & Development

• Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
• Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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