Legal Metrology Inspector

at  National Standards Authority of Ireland

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Have a minimum of an NFQ Level 7 qualification in a Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• At least three year’s relevant experience conducting inspections or audits in a testing or regulatory environment.
• Hold a current and valid full driving licence for category B vehicles with access to a vehicle.
• A clear understanding of statistical process control and sampling techniques.

Full details of this position can be found in the candidate booklet below:
https://www.candidatemanager.net/wp-content/uploads/89-24-43-24-Legal-Metrology-Inspector-Candidate-booklet.pd

• In accordance with the Metrology Act, associated National and EU Regulations, conduct the inspection and market surveillance of measuring instruments used for trade (this will include some work at weekends and/or unsocial hours).
• In accordance with the Packaged Goods Act conduct statistical based inspections of pre-packaged goods using sampling techniques.
• Identification and investigation of alleged and potential offences under the relevant Metrology legislation including the collection, recording and processing of evidence.
• The compilation and presentation of case files to prosecution level, together with court attendance.
• Assist the Head of Legal Metrology and the Technical Manager to ensure the effective implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Maintenance of standards, care and efficient usage of equipment and transport.
• Maintaining and updating the records of all compliance activity undertaken via NSAI’s software platforms.
• Advance scheduling and oversight of all inspection and verification activity to ensure delivery of agreed performance targets, increased compliance and improved consumer confidence.
• Such other duties as may be assigned to the inspector by or under the authority of the Head of Legal Metrology.
• Undertake travel to conduct inspections, some of which may be held outside of normal working hours. The use of official company vehicles and private vehicles will be required to support daily inspector activities.