Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical

Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical at Babcock International Group. Location: Rosyth, Fife. Role type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months. Salary: £39,237 - £46,064 + Benefits. Role ID: SF68555. Shape the Future of Naval Engineering.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. You’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes – the Type 31 Frigate. You’ll ensure the highest standards of quality and governance are met, supporting the Quality Manager and driving continuous improvement across the programme.

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• Inspecting and accepting ship machinery, equipment, and systems installations.
  
• Liaising closely with Lloyds Register and other verification bodies.
  
• Managing the Inspection Test Record (ITR) regime and maintaining completion records.
  
• Coordinating Lloyds Register inspections and managing their inspection diary.
  
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives across the Type 31 (T31) project.
  

Note: This role is full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, on site at Rosyth.

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• Strong knowledge of quality control in naval warship construction and acceptance.
  
• Ability to assess production and subcontractor work for technical acceptability.
  
• Deep understanding of quality control fundamentals.
  
• Broad knowledge of warship machinery, equipment, and systems design and installation.
  
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
  

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• Qualified to a recognised trade standard in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  
• Relevant academic qualification such as HNC or SVQ Level 3.
  

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Note: Some roles may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at GOV.UK.

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• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  
• Access to Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
  
• Employee share scheme
  
• Employee shopping savings portal
  
• Payment of Professional Fees
  
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  
• Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
  
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support
  

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments during the application process, please email with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We support flexible working and invite discussion at interview.

Closing date: 12/11/2025