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Alternative Heat Ltd
Alternative Heat Ltd

QC Inspector

Scarva On-site 2-5 yrs exp Construction 362 employees
Welding InspectionQuality ControlFabrication ProcessesQuality Stage InspectionsFactory Acceptance Testing

Requirements

The ideal candidate has experience in welding inspection and quality control, with a strong understanding of fabrication processes in the mechanical and electrical or manufacturing industries. The role also requires the ability to review welding procedures, materials, and welder qualifications and to maintain production traceability.

Job Description

Team Overview: The Quality department is committed to maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of our products and services. Through rigorous inspection, testing, and continuous improvement processes, the team ensures compliance with industry regulations, client specifications, and internal quality benchmarks. Their focus on excellence supports reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions, reinforcing Alternative Heat’s reputation for delivering outstanding mechanical and electrical systems.

Role Overview: As a QC Inspector, you will ensure all welding and fabrication work meets approved specifications and quality standards. You will perform quality stage inspections, factory acceptance testing, and escalate any issues to the Senior Welding Inspector. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that all quality stages are recorded on our electronic quality system, ensuring full traceability of all production items. During reviews, you may be required to present the quality process and information from previous similar jobs. The ideal candidate will have experience in welding inspection, quality control, and a strong understanding of fabrication processes within the M&E or manufacturing industries.

Job Title | QC Inspector

Location | Fabrication Sites, Scarva

Hours | Monday-Thursday 7am-4:30pm and Friday 7am-1:30pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to | Quality Control Manager

What You'll be Doing

Conduct quality inspections, factory acceptance testing, and welding surveillance to ensure all fabrication and welded components meet approved drawings, specifications, production, and quality standards. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, measuring, and reporting on welded products; performing visual and non-destructive testing (NDT); verifying weld quality and dimensions; identifying defects and non-conformances; recommending process adjustments and repairs; and supporting corrective actions. The role also involves reviewing welding procedures, materials, and welder qualifications, maintaining full production traceability and electronic quality records, and accepting or rejecting completed components in line with established standards. Additionally, the role requires presenting quality findings from previous similar projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and carrying out other duties as required by management.

Skills

Welding InspectionQuality ControlFabrication ProcessesQuality Stage InspectionsFactory Acceptance TestingWelding SurveillanceVisual TestingNon-Destructive TestingWeld Quality VerificationDimensional InspectionDefect IdentificationNon-Conformance ReportingCorrective ActionsWelding Procedure ReviewProduction TraceabilityElectronic Quality Records

About Alternative Heat Ltd

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer. We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK and Ireland.

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