Coatings Inspector

NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector / Quality Improvement Lead Salary: £45,000 + Company Bonus Location: [Location] Full Time | Permanent Are you a NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector who enjoys being on the shop floor, developing people, and driving quality improvements? We are looking for an experienced and proactive coatings professional to become a key part of our team. This is not a role where you'll spend your day behind a desk. You'll be at the heart of our blasting and painting operations, working closely with production teams to improve standards, reduce rework, and ensure we consistently deliver high-quality products to our customers. As our NACE Level 3 Coatings Inspector, you will be responsible for quality inspection activities while also coaching and supporting painters and blasters to achieve right-first-time quality. You will act as a technical authority within the business, helping to drive continuous improvement across our operations. What You'll Be Doing * Conducting coating inspections in line with customer specifications and industry standards. * Monitoring blasting and painting activities on the shop floor. * Coaching and mentoring painters and blasters to improve quality and consistency. * Identifying opportunities to reduce defects, rework, and quality-related issues. * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). * Creating and maintaining quality procedures and work instructions. * Managing customer and third-party inspection visits. * Acting as a key point of contact for customers and inspectors. * Supporting customers when the Production Manager is unavailable. * Maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation. * Working closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement. * Getting involved in practical shop floor activities when required, including masking and preparation work. What We're Looking For Essential * Current NACE Level 3 / AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector qualification. * Strong background within industrial blasting and painting environments. * Experience interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications. * Experience working with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). * Ability to develop and implement quality procedures. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the wider team. * Strong problem-solving and coaching abilities. Desirable * Experience within oil & gas, defence, offshore, marine, infrastructure, nuclear, or heavy engineering sectors. * Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems. * Previous experience managing customer inspections and audits. What We Offer * £45,000 Basic Salary * Company Performance Bonus Scheme * 20 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays * Pension Scheme * Ongoing Training and Development * The opportunity to play a significant role in improving quality standards and shaping the future performance of the business If you're an experienced NACE Level 3 Inspector who wants to make a genuine impact, develop people, and help drive a culture of quality excellence, we'd like to hear from you