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Coatings Inspector
Job Posted: 36 minutes ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Expire in: a month
Job Description
NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector / Quality Improvement Lead
Salary: £45,000 + Company Bonus
Location: [Location]
Full Time | Permanent
Are you a NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector who enjoys being on the shop floor, developing people, and driving quality improvements?
We are looking for an experienced and proactive coatings professional to become a key part of our team. This is not a role where you'll spend your day behind a desk. You'll be at the heart of our blasting and painting operations, working closely with production teams to improve standards, reduce rework, and ensure we consistently deliver high-quality products to our customers.
As our NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector, you will be responsible for quality inspection activities while also coaching and supporting painters and blasters to achieve right-first-time quality. You will act as a technical authority within the business, helping to drive continuous improvement across our operations.
What You'll Be Doing
* Conducting coating inspections in line with customer specifications and industry standards.
* Monitoring blasting and painting activities on the shop floor.
* Coaching and mentoring painters and blasters to improve quality and consistency.
* Identifying opportunities to reduce defects, rework, and quality-related issues.
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
* Creating and maintaining quality procedures and work instructions.
* Managing customer and third-party inspection visits.
* Acting as a key point of contact for customers and inspectors.
* Supporting customers when the Production Manager is unavailable.
* Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
* Working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement.
* Getting involved in practical shop floor activities when required, including masking and preparation work.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Current NACE Level 3 / AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector qualification.
* Strong background within industrial blasting and painting environments.
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications.
* Experience working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
* Ability to develop and implement quality procedures.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the wider team.
* Strong problem-solving and coaching abilities.
Desirable
* Experience within oil & gas, defence, offshore, marine, infrastructure, nuclear, or heavy engineering sectors.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
* Previous experience managing customer inspections and audits.
What We Offer
* £45,000 Basic Salary
* Company Performance Bonus Scheme
* 20 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Ongoing Training and Development
* The opportunity to play a significant role in improving quality standards and shaping the future performance of the business
If you're an experienced NACE Level 3 Inspector who wants to make a genuine impact, develop people, and help drive a culture of quality excellence, we'd like to hear from youBefore You Apply
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