At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform Liquid Penetrant Testing on aerospace components and ensure quality compliance.
- Company: Established aerospace engineering business known for precision manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension, free parking, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible shift pattern with ample time off for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and enhance your NDT expertise in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Must hold EN4179/NAS410 Level 2 certification and have practical NDT experience.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Day shift - rotating shift pattern
Job Type: Permanent
Applicants must hold current EN4179/NAS410 Level 2 certification in Liquid Penetrant Testing.
The shift pattern consists of: 2 on/4 off, 3 on/2 off, 2 on/5 off, 2 on/3 off, 2 on/2 off and 3 on/4 off. This provides an attractive work-life balance, with regular blocks of between two and five consecutive days off.
The Opportunity: We are recruiting for an established aerospace engineering business with a strong reputation for manufacturing high-precision components and delivering quality-critical solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically focused inspection team where quality, safety and compliance are central to the manufacturing process.
The Role: As an NDT Technician, you will carry out Liquid Penetrant Testing on precision-manufactured aerospace components in accordance with approved procedures, industry standards and customer requirements. You will set up and standardise equipment, process components, interpret inspection results and make consistent acceptance or rejection decisions within a controlled aerospace inspection environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out Liquid Penetrant Testing in accordance with EN4179/NAS410 requirements
- Set up and standardise Liquid Penetrant Testing equipment
- Process aerospace components to approved procedures and specifications
- Interpret and evaluate inspection results
- Make accurate acceptance or rejection decisions
- Document inspection and process-control results
- Complete system performance checks to applicable processing standards
- Work to relevant aerospace codes, standards and contractual requirements
- Develop work instructions and inspection techniques from approved general procedures where required
- Provide guidance and technical support to Level 1 personnel and trainees
- Escalate quality, inspection and process concerns appropriately
- Support NDT audits, process reviews and customer approval activities
- Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to maintain product conformity
Candidate Requirements:
- Current EN4179/NAS410 Level 2 certification in Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Proven practical experience carrying out Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the testing method
- Experience setting up and standardising NDT equipment
- Ability to interpret and evaluate inspection results accurately
- Understanding of acceptance and rejection criteria
- Knowledge of NDT process controls and system performance checks
- Ability to work from approved procedures and technical documentation
- Accurate inspection and process-recording skills
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider quality team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commitment to quality, safety and regulatory compliance
Desirable Experience:
- Inspecting precision-machined aerospace components
- Interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Working to aerospace customer-specific NDT requirements
- Supporting NDT audits, process reviews or customer approvals
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and inspection processes
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Permanent position within an established aerospace engineering business
- Day-shift rotating pattern with regular blocks of two to five days off
- Opportunity to work with complex, precision-manufactured aerospace components
- Professional and technically focused working environment
- Opportunity to further develop your NDT expertise
- Long-term career stability
- Strong focus on quality, training and employee development
To apply for the NDT Technician position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps.
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Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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