Trainee NDT Inspector

Are you interested in carving a career in NDT?

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Our sister company, Morgan Ward NDT Ltd, has fast become one of the world’s most renowned providers of Non-Destructive Testing services to the aerospace and general engineering sectors. Enjoying the success of exponential growth, and having already successfully recruited multiple trainees across the company\’s sites in the UK and Europe in 2025, Morgan Ward NDT Ltd is searching for a Trainee NDT Inspector to build on its established team in Stansted, Essex.

You’ll undertake training in multiple methods within the field of NDT, with a hands-on approach throughout your OJT (on the job training) and active involvement in learning inspection techniques within an MRO environment.

What you need:

* Ideally have worked in the aviation sector / Part 145 organisation in any capacity OR

* Have finished college / uni with aerospace engineering related qualifications

* Interested in achieving at least 3 NDT Level 2\’s in an on-wing environment

* Keen and ambitious

* Able to follow instructions and work closely with others

* A thirst for travel and happy to work away

* Willing to work unsociable hours, including nights and weekends

* Full driver’s licence

What the company can give you:

* Learn NDT (PT, UT, ET) on the job in accordance with EN4179 and gain fully-funded qualifications

* Supportive learning environment alongside some of the most experienced peers in aviation NDT

* The chance to work with multiple types of aircraft over the course of your career with the company

* Lots of opportunity for travel, including some very exotic locations

* An immersive work environment (hangar location)

The position attracts circa £32kOTE, which includes a basic hourly rate (based on 40 hours xiskglj p/week), overtime, and a discretionary annual bonus, and you can expect incremental pay increases throughout your training, too; the company also offers BUPA, 5% matched pension contribution, and other enhanced benefits. Once fully qualified with relevant experience, you can expect your earning potential to be in the region of £55k-£60k.

If you\’re looking for a new challenge, share enthusiasm for making a difference with your work and thrive on personal growth and development, send your CV with a covering note about what makes you tick and why this role has your name written all over it, and let\’s have a chat