Level 2 NDT Technician

Job Summary

Due to a continued growth in business, we have an exciting and career defining opportunity for a Level 2 NDT Technician to join the team in Western Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.

The successful applicant will inspect and evaluate the A350XWB and A400M carbon wing spars and their associated components throughout the manufacturing process.

These inspections will utilize semi-automated and manual phased array and conventional pulse echo ultrasonic testing techniques.

You will work a 7 day fortnight shift pattern 06:00am - 18:00pm as below - which includes 28% shift allowance:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Satuday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

How You'll Contribute

In this position, you will carry out Semi-Automated, Manual Phased Array and Manual Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composite wing spars and associated components.

In addition to:

• Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements
• Maintenance of aerospace quality standards
• Provide support as required to the NDT Level 3
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as required
• Provide reports on Non-Destructive Testing matters

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion, expertise and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Have documented evidence of classroom training and work experience hours sufficient to gain EN4179 Level 2 qualification in the Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composites
• Ability to read engineering drawings and be mathematically proficient in the utilisation and transposition of various formulae

In addition to:

• Understanding of composite manufacture gained in the Aerospace industry
• Understanding and adherence to aerospace quality standards
• A Team player with the ability to work alone in the continuous improvement of NDT processes and documentation
• Willing to work at customer sites as required
  

What We'll Offer

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

• A Competitive salary + 28% Shift Allowance
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (GKN Contribution up to 12%)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you!