Work on some of the UK’s most significant engineering projects!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Control Engineer to join a well-established global engineering and refrigeration solutions provider on a 12-month fixed term contract that has the potential to go permanent.

Based in Dartford, you will play a key role supporting major nuclear infrastructure projects, ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing and inspection process.

Working within a specialist engineering division, you will be involved in complex refrigeration and engineered packages used in highly regulated and demanding environments.

As a Quality Control Engineer, you will work closely with project teams, suppliers and clients to ensure quality requirements are fully met across all stages of the project lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing as Quality Control Engineer:

Preparing and coordinating Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation
Coordinating internal, client and third-party inspections
Conducting off-site inspections of packaged chillers and engineered equipment
Carrying out plant inspections at various build stages to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
Managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensuring corrective actions are completed
Reviewing inspection test packages and confirming all ITP witness and hold points are completed
Supporting the preparation and submission of Life Time Quality Records and Manufacturing Record Books
Producing detailed inspection reports and working closely with the Project Manager to resolve quality issues
The role will involve some travel across the UK a couple of times per month

What We’re Looking for in a Quality Control Engineer:

We’re looking for a detail-focused Quality professional with experience working in technical or engineering environments.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a Quality Control, Inspection or QA role
Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, HVAC, refrigeration, or industrial environments
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable (but not essential):

Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001:2015)
Welding inspection certification (CSWIP Level 3.2)
Experience working with Inspection & Test Plans and quality documentation

What’s on offer for a Quality Control Engineer:

You’ll be joining a highly respected engineering business delivering complex industrial refrigeration systems and packaged plant solutions for critical infrastructure and specialist industrial projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging projects from build through to final inspection, within a supportive and experienced engineering team.

Salary & Benefits:

£50,000 – £60,000 salary
26 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private medical scheme
Company sick pay
Professional development and study support
Long service awards
Eye care vouchers
Employee discounts on shopping, travel and hotels

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

If you’re a Quality Control Engineer/professional looking to contribute to some of the UK’s most important engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Quality Control Engineer – Nuclear Projects (12 Month FTC)

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