Quality Inspector

General Information

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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).  

Reference Number

2025-23761  

Publication Date

10/2/2025

Job Details

Category

Q - QUALITY & INSPECTION - Q1 - Surveillance & Inspection

Job Opening Title

Quality Inspector

Job Type

Non Fixed Term

Bu Description

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.

The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.

With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”

Job Description

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.

With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

In the UK we are currently 450 strong and our plans are to grow to 1,000 by 2026 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.

Due to our continued growth and exposure to the UK Nuclear sector, we are actively recruiting for Quality Inspectors to support our work at Hinkley Point C.  Duties will include:

• Monitor all inspection activities
• Ensure compliance to customer and product specifications through rigorous inspections
• Monitor sub-contractors
• Approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor,
• Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for rework; confirming rework,
• 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,
• Accomplishing quality and organising jobs by completing related results as needed

Please note that this role is based at Hinkley Point C, and daily travel to the site is a requirement of the position

Profile

To be considered, we require the following technical skills: 

• CSWIP Level 2 (3.1) Welding Inspection (essential)• PCN L2 Dye Pen (essential)• PCN L2 RT/Radiographic Interpretation (desirable)• Responsible welding co-ordinator • CSCS Managers and Professionals Test

In addition the following experience is required:

• Knowledge of Quality tools and systems e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, EFQA etc.
• 3-5 years proven relevant experience as a Quality Inspector (essential)
• Experience in dimensional inspection (essential)
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• Experience leading investigations / problem solving
• High level of competence in MS Office products
• Sound welding knowledge
• Knowledge in fabrication and tank & pressure designs
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14000 and OSHAS 45001
• Questioning attitude
• Good team working skills
• 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.
• Logical thinking
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

In return, we are offering a rate of up to £25.00 per hour (based on a 40 hour week) plus overtime plus benefits to include:

• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (x1 day for 2 years service)
• 8% Employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) – 1% min Employee
• Individual and family private health care (Employee, partner/ spouse and any child up to 24 years)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership (1 per year)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to language courses
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

Job Location

Job Location

United Kingdom

Job Location (Site)

Hinkley Point C

Job Family

Standard

Applicant Criteria

Minimum Level Of Education Required

Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum Level Of Experience Required

Experienced

Employment Level

Non Cadre

Extra Informations

Background Checking Required ?

Yes