Job Description

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

What We Do:

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Team Overview:

The Quality department is committed to maintaining the highest standards across all aspects of our products and services. Through rigorous inspection, testing, and continuous improvement processes, the team ensures compliance with industry regulations, client specifications, and internal quality benchmarks. Their focus on excellence supports reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions, reinforcing Alternative Heat's reputation for delivering outstanding mechanical and electrical systems.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector with hands-on experience in paint and shot blast/surface preparation and inspection of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) modules. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting painted and surface-prepared components as well as MEP modules to ensure all meet required standards, specifications, and customer expectations. This role requires a strong understanding of surface treatment processes, coatings, quality inspection techniques, and MEP system components.

Job Title

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Quality Inspector

Location

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Alternative Heat Head Office

Hours

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Monday-Thursday 7.30am-5pm and Friday 7.30am-3pm

Salary

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Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to

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Quality Control Manager

What You'll be Doing:

Inspect painted and shot blasted surfaces for defects, including coating thickness, adhesion, finish quality, and surface cleanliness. Perform visual and dimensional inspections of MEP modules, ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Use measurement tools such as dry film thickness gauges, surface profile gauges, callipers, and other inspection equipment relevant to MEP modules. Verify compliance with relevant industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures for both surface treatment and MEP modules. Document inspection results clearly and accurately, including any non-conformities or deviations. Collaborate with production, engineering, and installation teams to provide feedback and assist in resolving quality issues related to paint, surface preparation, and MEP modules. Conduct routine audits of surface preparation, coating processes, and MEP assembly/installation to ensure consistent quality. Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, audits and corrective actions. Assist in the development and implementation of quality control processes and improvements for both surface treatments and MEP modules. Maintain inspection equipment and ensure calibration is up to date. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to surface finishing, coating quality, and MEP module integrity. Ensure activities comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.

What You Need to Have:

Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in manufacturing or construction environments, with expertise in paint and shot blasting/surface preparation and MEP module inspection. Strong knowledge of surface treatment techniques, paint application processes, and related quality standards. Experience inspecting MEP modules for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components against drawings and specifications. Proficiency in using inspection tools such as dry film thickness gauges, micrometres, profile gauges, callipers, and visual inspection equipment. Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify surface defects, coating issues, and MEP module non-conformities. Good communication skills for reporting and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality documents. Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting. Relevant certifications in quality inspection or coating inspection (e.g., NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 or 2) are a plus.

What You Would Ideally Have:

In-depth understanding of various coating types and inspection techniques Familiarity with industry standards Awareness of quality management systems and their application to coating inspection Experience with material receipt inspections and verification of certificates and expiry dates

Employee Benefits

Full in-house training and career development opportunities Competitive pension scheme Life assurance scheme Health cash plan Free annual health check during working hours 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service. Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee. Secure, free onsite parking Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.



We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.