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Principal Quality Inspector - Inspection (Paint)

Birkenhead, Merseyside

Matchtech

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
8 hours ago
Salary
£47.12 - 48.12 - Hour
Recruiter
Matchtech
Closes
28 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

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 xjnqpsq

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

Ad ID: 5419232482

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