Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting a Quality Inspector to join our Sheet Metal Fabrication team based in Bedford. Wood Sheet Metal is part of your Systems Integration team within out Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects. This position is a full-time role based at the workshop in Bedford Monday – Friday. Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. The Role The Quality Inspector will oversee the quality and safety of all welding activities on site. As an experienced inspector they will be responsible for ensuring all inspections are completed before, during and after any welding operations. This position will require someone with a keen eye for detail, with proven capabilities to read and understand drawings. The Quality Inspector will present the highest standard of accuracy in all reporting and ensure the team are meeting client specifications. An individual who is delivery focused with prior inspection experience, that thrives in a fast-paced environment would excel in this role. Wood Sheet Metals are a growing business with ambitious plans for 2025, they are looking for driven individuals to support in delivering their goals. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation. Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals. Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: Automation & systems integration | Wood What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Responsibilities The key objectives for this role are: Inspection of manual/machine produced welds, including making recommendations for accepting or rejecting work Ensuring the correct equipment is being used, checking correct weld specifications, weld maps and drawings are being adhered to Ensuring all safety regulations are being adhered to Observing all relevant actions related to weld quality throughout the production Recording or logging of production inspection points relevant to weld quality, including when appropriate a final map and report sheet showing all identified welding imperfections Assuring work performed is as per drawings/specifications/contract Assuring the acceptable levels of materials have been received, issue reports of material receiving [e.g., checking against 3.1 Certification] Assisting Quality/Inspection Engineer in investigations Conducting visual inspection including dimensional aspects Customer focussed inspection and final sign off for outgoing products Documentation of inspection results by completing reports, including ‘First Offs’ and recording of data Supporting Quality Engineer to resolve Production and Supplier related Quality issues Ensuring safe working environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations Identifying Quality problems and supporting continuous improvement, offering suggestions where appropriate Qualifications Skills And Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: A clear understanding of Weld Maps and drawings and drawing interpretation Strong attention to detail Proven ability to communicate decisions & problems Able to work under limited supervision, be proactive and capable of managing your time effectively Desirable: A recognisable Non-Destructive Testing Qualification in accordance with BS EN ISO9712 to include Penetrant Testing and/or Visual testing PCN level 2 A recognisable welding certification - CSWIP, AWS, HNC, HND, or NVQ certification