At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality and safety in NDT activities for a major energy project.
- Company: Join a leading team in the UK's nuclear sector.
- Benefits: Private healthcare, professional memberships, electric car scheme, and extra paid day off.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a mix of site and office work, plus excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: PCN Level 2 certification and strong NDT experience required.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
We are looking to strengthen our NDT capability with experienced NDT Technicians to support one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C. You will play a key role in ensuring welding, fabrication and installation activities meet the required quality, safety and technical standards. The position will involve a combination of 50% site/field-based activity and 50% office-based work. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced NDT professionals looking to develop their careers within the UK nuclear sector and contribute to the delivery of a major infrastructure programme. We are particularly keen to speak with NDT professionals who combine strong PCN qualifications with practical welding and site experience. If you have a strong background in PAUT, UT, RT, RI and are interested in joining our team, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out and/or oversee NDT activities across site.
- Perform inspections in accordance with approved procedures, specifications and applicable codes and standards.
- Support PAUT, UT and RT inspection activities.
- Review and interpret NDT results and technical documentation.
- Support welding inspection and quality activities across mechanical installation works.
- Work closely with welding, construction, quality and engineering teams to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Review and support Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality documentation.
- Ensure inspection activities are accurately documented and fully traceable.
- Identify non-conformances and support appropriate corrective actions.
- Liaise with contractors and key project stakeholders to maintain the required standards of quality.
- Maintain a strong focus on nuclear safety, quality and compliance throughout all activities.
Essential Requirements
- PCN Level 2 certification.
- We are particularly interested in candidates qualified in one or more of the following: PAUT – Level 2/3, UT – Level 2, RT – Level 2, RI / Radiographic Interpretation.
- Strong NDT and welding background.
- Demonstrable experience in weld inspection and NDT within major construction, energy, industrial or infrastructure environments.
- Experience working with technical specifications, procedures and quality documentation.
- Strong understanding of inspection reporting and traceability.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively between office and field/site environments.
- Ability to obtain the required BPSS security clearance.
Desirable Experience
- Higher-level PCN/NDT qualifications.
- Previous experience on nuclear, power generation or other safety-critical projects.
- Experience with pressure systems, fabrication and installation.
- Experience working with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and End of Erection Status Reports.
- Mechanical engineering, materials or welding qualifications, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
- Previous experience working on large-scale construction projects involving complex mechanical and welded systems.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical understanding of NDT and welding.
- Safety and quality focused.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Confident working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Able to communicate technical findings clearly and professionally.
- Highly organised with strong documentation skills.
- Comfortable working in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
Join Our ACEPP UK Team and Thrive - Here's What Awaits You:
- Prioritise Your Well-Being: Fast access to private healthcare, including dental – for you and your family.
- Professional Membership Subscription: We cover annual subscriptions (including bodies like IChemE) so you can maintain your professional status without the cost.
- Electric Car Scheme: Drive an EV through salary sacrifice with EZOO – save money and lower your carbon footprint.
- Build a Stronger Financial Future: Up to 7% employer match (14% total contribution) to help build your long-term financial security.
- Extra Day Off: An additional paid day each year – because balance matters.
NDT Technician in Somerset employer: ACEPP UK
ACEPP UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and leadership opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation that empowers our team to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful projects.
