Full-Time
Welding Inspector
Quality Department
MacTaggart Scott
51-200 employees
Naval lifting, handling, and propulsion equipment
No salary listed
Loanhead, UK
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- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification is required at minimum.
- An HNC or HND in Engineering, or a time-served Welder/Inspector background, is required.
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging across teams are required.
- The ability to work methodically and organise and manage workloads to meet deadlines is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing is required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team is required.
- Perform pre-, during-, and post-weld inspections in line with drawings, standards, and company procedures.
- Carry out dimensional checks and visual non-destructive testing during and after welding operations.
- Support defect investigation and root-cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Record and maintain inspection data accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist in reducing rework and repair rates through proactive inspection and feedback.
- Conduct periodic audits of welding processes and assist with client inspections.
- Collaborate with the Quality Department to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
- Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Quality culture across the workshop.
- Experience as a Welding Inspector within manufacturing, engineering, or defence sectors.
- PCN Level 2 magnetic particle inspection and/or dye penetrant inspection certification.
- Previous non-destructive testing experience.
- Experience as a welder or holding American Welding Inspection qualifications.
- Membership of a professional body such as TWI, IMechE, IET, or Argyll Ruane.
MacTaggart Scott provides lifting and handling equipment for naval defence and marine markets, including aircraft, cargo, and ammunition lifts, helicopter handling systems for flight decks, mast-raising gear for submarines, and towed-array handling gear plus hydraulic power packs and pumps for ships and submarines. Its products are heavy-duty mechanical and hydraulic systems that move aircraft and cargo, raise submarine masts, support emergency propulsion, and handle sonar arrays, all integrated with shipboard hydraulics and controls. The company differentiates itself through a long history (founded in 1898) and a focused, end-to-end portfolio for naval lifting and handling on both surface ships and submarines. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical lifting, handling, and propulsion support equipment that helps naval and marine operations run safely and efficiently.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Loanhead, United Kingdom
Founded
1898
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 DLA awards show repeat demand for MacTaggart Scott parts and fast deliveries.
- Magtec's 2025 funding validates MacTaggart Scott's submarine propulsion engineering with a named partner.
- Australia's Department of Defence bought MacTaggart Scott components repeatedly through June 2026.
What critics are saying
- MacTaggart Scott's website says 'new website coming soon,' signaling weak commercial presence.
- Magtec partnership depends on DTEP funding; program delays freeze submarine motor development.
- Defense contracting concentration creates existential risk if the Royal Navy or DLA shifts suppliers.
What makes MacTaggart Scott unique
- MacTaggart Scott supplies Royal Navy systems from Scotland, backed by 100-year customer ties.
- February 2025 DTEP work with Magtec targets quieter permanent magnet submarine motors.
- Its U.S. and Australian defense orders show niche cross-border naval hardware capability.
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Benefits
Employee Discount
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Employee Referral Bonus
Training Programs
Company News
Through this collaboration with MacTaggart Scott, Magtec will develop Permanent Magnet Motors (PMM) for 26 advanced submarines, drastically reducing engine noise, heat emissions, and overall size.