Coatings Inspector

? £42,998 Basic + Overtime at Time & Half ? 4Day Working Week - Every Friday Off ? Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension & Up to 41 Days Holiday When Perm ? Permanent Career Opportunity with a Growing Engineering Business# Join an expanding engineering and fabrication business specialising in bespoke structural steel and M&E projects. With strong order books and a commitment to quality, they offer excellent long-term career prospects alongside a fantastic benefits package. Key Responsibilities: *Inspect surface preparation activities including abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning and other preparation methods. *Carry out inspections of prepared substrates, ensuring cleanliness, profile depth and compliance with project specifications. *Monitor coating application processes, ensuring correct materials, mixing ratios, application methods and dry film thickness requirements are achieved. *Review coating systems, technical data sheets and project specifications to ensure compliance. *Complete accurate inspection reports, quality records and project documentation. *Liaise with production and site teams to maintain quality standards throughout projects. *Identify and record non-conformances and support corrective actions. *Champion quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives. *Prior experience within structural steelwork, fabrication or heavy engineering environments! Qualifications & Experience as Coatings Inspector: *NACE CIP Level 2 or equivalent (AMPP, FROSIO or ICorr accepted) *Experience inspecting protective coatings and surface preparation. *Strong knowledge of coating inspection standards, techniques and quality documentation. *Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation. *Strong communication, reporting and IT skills (Word & Excel). Desirable (not essential): *NDT certifications (MPI/UT). *Additional coatings or inspection qualifications (CSWIP 3.1) Benefits: *33 Days Holiday Post AWR *Option to Buy/Sell 5 Days Holiday when permanent (>41days) *Private Healthcare. *Excellent Pension Contributions. *Overtime Available at Time & Half. *Training & Development Opportunities. *Long-Term Career Stability. Coatings Inspector summary: Hours: Monday to Wednesday 7am - 5pm, Thursday 7am - 4:30pm Pay: £42,998 (£22.05ph, 37.5 hours per week) + Overtime at Time & Half Status: Permanent (following successful completion of an 18week temporary period) If you're a qualified Coatings Inspector looking for a secure, well-paid role with great benefits and a genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today if you have previously worked as one of the following: Paint Inspector, Protective Coatings Inspector, Industrial Coatings Inspector, Quality Inspector (Coatings), QA/QC Coatings Inspector, Surface Treatment Inspector, Coating Quality Inspector, Fabrication CI, Protective Paint Inspector, Coatings Quality Technician, Coatings Compliance Inspector, Industrial Paint Inspector, Quality Control Ins