Location:

(HRE) Eastleigh

Job ID:

R0080478

Date Posted:

2025-04-02

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

NDT Welding Inspector

Eastleigh

18-month FTC

£40,151 per annum

Operate as a member of a dedicated team of NDT Inspectors across several UK sites performing a variety of inspection & regulatory activities within the car body manufacturing or TMC areas in line with their skills, competency, experience and qualifications. Duties include (Training will be provided where required):

• Carryout visual weld inspections in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 17367, BS EN 15085, BS EN 3834 and BS EN ISO 10042.

• Carry out PT inspections of welds when required in accordance with BS EN ISO 3452-1 and BS EN ISO 23277.

• Carry out UT inspection of welds when required in accordance with BS EN ISO 17640 and BS EN ISO 11666.

• Regulatory sign-off of QC technician inspection reports.

• Carry out dimensional/fit surveys on joint preparation prior to and post welding activities.

• Creation of inspection & non-conformance documentation.

• Evaluate NDT results and make accurate accept/reject decisions in accordance with appropriate acceptance standards.

• Conduct fabrication inspection at all stages of build processes as per the hold or witness points stipulated within the QCP (Quality Control Plan) & in accordance with the PM (Process Master).

• Prepare detailed In-process inspection reports from joint setup or weld inspection activities undertaken.

• Review of all NDT related documentation before submission to the RWC (Responsible Welding Coordinator) Team.

• Attendance of daily cross-functional meetings as the assigned representative of the NDT/QC group.

• Training the wider QC NDT Inspector group in application & upkeep of developed Inspection / test procedures and working methods.

• For tasks, you are fully compliant, qualified & competent in, checking, overseeing and signing off of work done by others at a lower competence level.

• Assistance in the training & development of colleagues and wider QC NDT group in line with your own knowledge & competence level.

• Ensure all non-conformances are identified, controlled and recorded in the business system, provide evidence to support nonconformity and effective close out.

• Support QC Eng. /RWC investigations into & resolution of identified non-conformances, including support to development & verification of countermeasure(s) & their confirmation at source including PPS (Practical Problem Solving) activities.

• Support in-process (DWI) audits in line with RWC/NDT Level III scheduling.

About you

• CSWIP 3.1Welding Inspector (VT).

• Penetrant testing (PT) CSWIP Level 2.

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 3.1 & 3.7 CSWIP.

• CSWIP Level 2 Eddy Current Inspection of Ferritic Welds.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary

• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.

• 25 days holiday

• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

• Private medical insurance

• Personal Accident insurance

• Group Income protection

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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