Principal Quality Inspector - Inspection (Paint)

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Quality Inspector specialising in paint inspection to support submarine solutions in Birkenhead. This contract role involves maintaining rigorous quality standards across onsite inspection activities and ensuring work complies with relevant specifications and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspecting paint application, surface preparation and protective coating activities
Verifying that completed work meets approved drawings, specifications and quality standards
Identifying defects, non-conformances and areas requiring corrective action
Preparing accurate inspection reports and maintaining quality documentation
Working closely with production, engineering and quality teams to resolve inspection findings
Supporting continuous improvement and promoting a strong quality culture across the site
Ensuring inspection activities are completed safely and in accordance with relevant defence and industry requirements

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in quality inspection within an industrial, engineering, manufacturing or defence environment
Strong knowledge of paint inspection, surface preparation and protective coating processes
Understanding of quality assurance procedures, non-conformance management and corrective actions
Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and inspection criteria
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality control
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Ability to work effectively onsite with multidisciplinary teams
Relevant quality, inspection or paint/coating qualification would be advantageous

Role Details:

12-month contract position
Based in Birkenhead
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Five days per week onsite
Inside IR35
If you have strong quality inspection experience and are looking for a contract opportunity within the defence and security sector, apply now to support a high-profile submarine solutions programme in Birkenhead