Pay: £20.00-£24.00 per hour Job Description: NDT Technician Location: Leicester Commutable from: Loughborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Market Harborough, Coalville and Melton Mowbray 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 Apply 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. REF:INDMAN Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ
NDT Technician employer: Optima UK
As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.
