Lead Quality Inspector

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 21,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026. Whether you're an experienced Welder, Fabricator, Plater, Inspector, or other skilled trades professional, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects while developing your career within a supportive and growing organisation.

We are seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our team in Avonmouth.

This role will support the delivery of key projects within the nuclear sector, working in a safety-focused environment where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Support the quality process to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements. Leading a team of Quality Inspectors in a group that sits within the Quality Inspection team.

• Monitoring and co-ordination inspection activities related to their team ensuring prioritisation as per schedules and objectives. • Attendance of DAB (Daily Action Brief) meetings to ensure alignment with other departments and priorities. • Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections. • Carry out visual and dye-penetrant inspection of welds in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures. • Carry out dimensional inspection of products ensuring compliance to drawing requirements. • Co-ordination of Quality Inspectors for approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and reporting unacceptable materials. • Co-ordination of Quality Inspectors for approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to Quality Inspection Manager. • Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for rework; confirming rework. • Coordinate surveillance and inspection requirements in line with applicable Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). • Dealing with document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarising rework and waste. • Keeping measurement equipment in working condition by following operating instructions; calling for repairs. • Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

What are we looking for?

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) Welding Inspection (essential). • PCN L2 Dye Pen or CSWIP equivalent (essential). • 5+ years proven relevant experience as a Quality Inspector (essential). • Experience in dimensional inspection (essential). • Knowledge of Fabrication / Welding (essential). • PCN L2 RI/Radiographic Interpretation (desirable). • Experience with leading/managing others, utilising good decision making skills. • Knowledge of Quality tools and systems e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA etc. • Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures. • Experience leading investigations / problem solving. • High level of competence in MS Office products. • Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous; • Questioning attitude; • The ability to work with a low level of supervision and intervention • Highly organised with attention to detail • Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting • Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude • Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions • Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines. • Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

Trainings and development :

• Pressure Water Reactor (PWR) knowledge and experience. • Leadership and Management training. • Nuclear Safety. • Further inspection qualifications.