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Quality Engineer

1 month ago


Risley, United Kingdom Sellafield Ltd Full time

Join Our Team

Starting Salary: £50,367 with the opportunity to earn £52,945.
Further salary progression available subject to performance in role.
Bonus: Up to 10% base salary per annum, based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance.
Working Pattern: Days (37 hours per week).
Location: Risley, Warrington.

What will the successful candidate be doing:

We’re looking for Quality Engineers and Quality Control Coordinators to join our inspection team.

The Quality Engineer or Quality Control Coordinator is the main point of contact for inspection services and for ensuring that the necessary Quality Control (QC) requirements are identified and implemented throughout the lifecycle of a project or procurement. They lead and co-ordinate all inspection resources which are deployed to ensure that an effective inspection service is delivered in line with the agreed inspection strategy, while providing assurance that the quality of the delivery of products and services satisfy stakeholder requirements and meets customer specifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Development of a robust project QC strategy.
• Act as the main point of contact for inspection services and to provide the interface between customers and suppliers.
• Providing advice and appropriate technical support to customers and suppliers on QC and Inspection issues.
• Carry out a full and comprehensive Contract Review based upon applicable drawings, specifications and supplier performance to establish appropriate QC oversight arrangements
• Ensuring that Sellafield Ltd (SL) quality requirements, standards & expectations as well project/contract specific QC requirements are clearly communicated to suppliers
• Providing/coordinating inspection oversight and advice throughout the project/contract lifecycle
• Assessing Inspection Reports, investigating QC related concerns and events, and identifying appropriate corrective/preventive action.
• Monitoring and trending the quality of delivery performance in their area of responsibility using performance indicators.
• Assessing the ability of suppliers to meet SL specified requirements and participating in Supplier Evaluation Boards and Supply Chain Audits as required.
• Achieving demonstrable levels of technical competence in line with the competency requirements for the role, and for maintaining skill levels through continued professional development and training.
• Acting as a mentor to new & existing inspectors.

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential Skills:

• Ability to lead and co-ordinate all inspection resources which are deployed to ensure that an effective inspection service is delivered in line with the agreed inspection strategy.
• Ability to provide assurance that the quality of the delivery of products and services satisfy requirements.
• Ability to provide assurance that products and services are delivered/installed to stakeholder specifications and delivery milestones.
• Be able to interact with stakeholders to ensure that appropriate arrangements are established and deployed throughout the product or project lifecycle.
• Proven track record with significant experience in an inspection role
• Possess good communication (both verbal and written) and IT skills,
• Be able to produce clear and concise reports.

Desirable Skills:
The desirable skills vary for each discipline within the role, please see details below:

Welding/Fabrication:
• CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector.
• Practical experience of the discipline.

Machined Parts:
• Apprenticeship.
• Practical experience of the discipline.

Electrical / Instrumentation:
• Apprenticeship.
• Practical experience of the discipline.

Painting:
• CSWIP/ICORR Painting Inspector Level 2.
• Practical experience of the discipline.

Supplementary requirements to gain Non-Destructive Testing Certification:

Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT):
• PCN Level 2.
• Practical experience.

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT):
• PCN Level 2
• Practical experience.

Radiographic Interpretation (RT):
• PCN Level 2.
• Practical experience.

Ultrasonic Examination (UT):
• PCN Level 2.
• Practical experience.

NDT Inspection (General):
• NDT Eye Exam (S04868).
• To be completed annually in accordance with BS EN ISO 9712.

Why choose Sellafield?

Seventy-five years ago, we helped to create the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Today, we’re using our unrivalled knowledge of nuclear to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In cleaning up the birthplace of the UK’s nuclear industry, we are once again generating growth and employment in West Cumbria, the North West of England and beyond.

Our 11,000 strong workforce is joined by more than 40,000 people from the best of the best in the nuclear supply chain, from small Cumbrian businesses to global market leaders. We need this diversity of thinking, of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

What’s in it for you?

At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you’ll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career.

Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Be a part of Sellafield’s 100 year mission.
• An attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution
• You will be eligible to take part in an Annual Incentive Scheme, which provides a bonus payment up to 10% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance rating as discussed with line management.
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase 2.5 days per year.
• The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Family Friendly Policies – Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lifestyle Benefits
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Reward & Recognition Policies.
• Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check.
• MyDiscounts – Employee Savings & Discounts.
• MyBenefits – A Charity Giving Scheme.
• Many, many more Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page:

Please Remember:

• As part of the application process you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.

• In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early.

• Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on .


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