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.

• 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

• 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
• Ability to work effectively onsite with multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant quality, inspection or paint/coating qualification would be advantageous

• 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.