Details:
- Salary: £43,000 - 48,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Havering Greater London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
NDT Level 2 Technician – Late Shift
Location: Essex
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:15am
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
The Role
We are seeking an experienced NDT Level 2 Technician to join an established aerospace manufacturing team on a permanent late-shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician with experience in aerospace inspection and a strong understanding of Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) or Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI).
Working within a quality-driven, NADCAP-approved environment, you will play a key role in ensuring aerospace components meet stringent customer specifications, engineering requirements and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out dye penetrant inspections on aerospace components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications and relevant standards.
* Interpret technical drawings, work instructions and inspection requirements.
* Complete daily equipment checks and calibration activities.
* Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation to ensure full traceability.
* Identify, document and report non-conformances.
* Ensure the NDT facility maintains NADCAP standards and customer approvals.
* Verify component quality before and after inspection.
* Manage the safe handling, storage and disposal of testing materials and chemicals.
* Monitor consumable stock levels and arrange replenishment where required.
* Support internal and external audits, quality improvements and a right-first-time approach.
* Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental procedures.
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience in NDT within an aerospace manufacturing or engineering environment.
* EN 4179 Level 2 qualification in Liquid Penetrant Inspection, or an equivalent recognised qualification such as PCN Level 2.
* Current certification and authorisation covering the relevant inspection method and scope.
* Experience working within a NADCAP-approved NDT facility.
* Strong knowledge of dye penetrant inspection techniques and aerospace quality requirements.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer orders.
* Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP and aerospace quality standards.
* Competence in using inspection equipment and precision measuring instruments.
* Good computer skills for inspection records and quality documentation.
* A methodical, detail-focused approach with strong communication skills.
Salary and Benefits
Benefits:
* 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after five years' service.
* Healthcare employee contribution scheme.
* Life assurance at four times your annual salary.
* Company pension contribution of 3%.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced NDT Level 2 Technician looking for a new opportunity within aerospace manufacturing, we would like to hear from you