Quality Inspector (Fabrication Rail Manufacturing)£17.35 p/hr + OT 1.3-1.5X + Training + Development + Potential for Progression + Mon-Fri + 33 Days Holiday + Health & Wellbeing BenefitsMansfieldCertain Advantage is hiring for a Quality Inspector based in Mansfield. This role is on a permanent basis and is fully site-based.Are you a Quality Inspector with strong welding knowledge, looking to join a well-established manufacturing business in a varied role, with the ability to increase your earnings through overtime, and have the potential for ongoing development?Do you have hands-on shop floor experience and the ability to read drawings, inspect welds, and ensure products meet high engineering standards?This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading freight wagon manufacturer, where youll play a key role in maintaining quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across production.The Company: We are working with a market-leading UK manufacturer in the rail freight sector, with over 100 years of engineering heritage. The business specialises in wagon design, manufacturing, and maintenance, and continues to invest in innovation and quality across its operations.The Role: This role is for a Quality Inspector with a strong bias towards welding inspection and shop floor quality control.You will be responsible for ensuring that products, components, and assemblies meet internal standards and customer requirements, supporting both in-process and final inspection activities.Day to Day:Carry out in-process and final inspections on products, components, and assembliesVerify compliance with technical drawings, specifications, and quality standardsInspect welds and fabrication work to ensure workmanship meets required standardsIdentify, record, and report non-conformancesSupport root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actionsMaintain accurate inspection records and quality documentationWork closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issuesEnsure inspection equipment is used correctly and maintained/calibratedSupport internal audits and continuous improvement initiativesPromote a strong quality and safety culture across the shop floorThe Individual:Strong background in quality inspection within a manufacturing / engineering environmentSolid understanding of welding processes and fabricationAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and specificationsExperience using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges)Familiar with welding inspection standards (CSWIP preferred or working towards)Benefits:Employee Electric Car SchemeCycle to Work SchemeAnnual Salary Reviews & Pension ContributionsMonthly Rewards & RecognitionLong Service Awards & Gift Vouchers33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)Company SocialsCareer Development & Sponsored TrainingFree Eye Tests & Specsavers VouchersHoliday Trading SchemeEmployee Discount Platform (Retail, Gyms, Tech, Travel)Employee Assistance ProgrammeDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you are hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we will work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Support, IT and Engineering. If this job is not for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.JBRP1_UKTJ