Radiographer

Job title: Radiographer

Location: Weapon Systems UK Business Unit – Sheffield – Onsite only

Salary: £39,873+ (depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for conducting Radiography of welds
• Responsible for interpreting radiographs and identifying defects
• Report results of inspections using the agreed processes and record non-conformance
• Undertake non-routine/complex activities in their related area with minimal supervision
• Able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the local Management System documentation e.g. policies, procedures, workmanship standards, risk assessments and COSHH assessments and processes and apply in their related area
• Responsible for supporting the Quality Management team in addressing planned tasks
• Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances
• Liaise/interface with appropriate areas of the business and build effective relationships
• The ability to write reports and presentations and support others, ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning
• Represent the department at local Quality reviews and liaise with the internal customer when required

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• NC or HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of PCN Level 2 Radiography (RT – Radiographic Testing) in Welds
• Minimum of RPS PCN qualification/advanced Radiation Safety Certification
• Fully understand and competent with IRR 2017
• The ability to read and interpret weld defects through radiographic and other NDT techniques
• The ability to write radiographic techniques

Desirable:

• PCN Level 2 in Dye Penetrant Inspection (PT)
• CSWIP 3.1 or PCN level 2 in Welding Inspection (WI)
• Trade background – time served in trade discipline

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Quality Control team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 4th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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