Join Testia Ltd as a Level 2 Qualified NDT Inspector in Filton, Bristol. This full-time, permanent role involves performing non-destructive testing inspections on aerospace components. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and great benefits.
Requirements
EN4179 Level 2 (or 3) certification in relevant NDT methods (UT, PT, ET, RT, MT)
Documented NDT and aerospace/aircraft work experience hours
Experience in metallic and composite component inspection
Class B driving licence and ability to attain UK SC clearance
Proficiency in verbal and written English
No specific educational degree is stated as mandatory beyond NDT certification
Skills & Responsibilities
NDT Methods (UT, PT, ET, RT, MT): Perform, interpret, and report on rigorous inspections of manufactured or in-service components to ensure quality standards.
Aerospace Inspection: Inspect metallic and composite components ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Customer Engagement: Travel to customer sites, act as a point of contact, and support sales teams in technical discussions.
Documentation: Document test results and maintain personnel records of NDT work for qualification renewals.
Potential transition routes: People from quality control or general manufacturing roles may bring inspection experience and technical aptitude, alongside meeting mandatory NDT certification requirements.
Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week
The main duties of the role are:
Performing, interpreting, and reporting on inspections (including Ultrasonic, Radiography, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant) of manufactured or in-service components, ensuring they meet quality standards.
Visiting customer sites to undertake inspection work as required.
Documenting test results in writing in accordance with the associated procedures.
Acting as the point of contact for customers with ongoing requirements.
Maintaining personnel records of NDT work undertaken in order to evidence experience during qualification renewal, etc.
Acquiring new qualifications as required to fulfil business and customers needs (training to be provided).
Visiting customers to support the sales team in technical discussions.
Performing additional duties as required in accordance with the role specification.
The role specifications are:
Qualification / certification in accordance with EN4179 Level 2 (or 3 if available) in some, or all, of the following methods:
UT - Conventional (Phased Array desirable)
PT
ET - Conventional (Array desirable)
RT - Film & Non Film
MT
Documented experience hours for all NDT methods held.
Documented Aerospace / Aircraft work experience hours.
Experience of In-service / manufacturing inspection.
Experience in the inspection of metallic and composite components.
The desired role attributes are:
Capable of working independently using own initiative to resolve problems encountered.
Ability to work in a team, showing resilience and flexibility to meet role and customer demands.
Driving licence class B
Availability to travel at reasonable notice and work at customer sites on an overnight basis.
Ability to attain UK SC (Security Check) clearance.
Proficient in verbal and written English.
This role demands occasional extended hours working - payment will be made in line with agreed terms and conditions. Occasional shift work may be required subject to customer demand.
The benefits that we offer are:
Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
Pension scheme
Enhanced overtime earning ability
Success share bonus
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience
If you are a motivated and experienced NDT operator looking for an exciting opportunity to join an agile and fast paced operation that is growing then this may be the role for you. We look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Testia Limited
Contract Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Administration / Documentation
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