NDT Level 2

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We are looking for a Radiographer to join our Test Department, where we provide a Non Destructive Test (NDT) service to the Manufacturing and Design & Engineering functions of the business. Methods used are Radiographic testing and Digital Radiographic testing (RT & DRT). The successful applicant will be operating a radiographic facility unsupervised that performs Radiography, including testing on various types of aircraft and non-aircraft materials, components and structures. A fundamental aspect of the role is certifying product meets specified criteria. Typical examples of products are:-

• Thin Walled Aluminium fabrications
• Titanium and stainless Steel ducting
• Aerospace components and structures

The hours of work are 36 hours per week (7am-7pm) worked on a 2 week rotation: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday - Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

How You'll Contribute

This role offers the opportunity to learn new skills and to work with new technologies in a changing environment where you will support our manufacturing engineers to really help us make things fly.

In this role, you will:

• Create Radiography Testing (RT) & Digital Radiographic Testing Instructions as required
• Perform RT & DRT Inspections
• Provide reports on Non-Destructive Testing matters as required
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as required
• Comply with all Health & Safety requirements
• Ensure Radiation Safety
• Supervise Level 1 and RT trainees as applicable
• Ensure all relevant process control checks are carried out

What You'll Bring

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

Essential:

• Qualified to EN4179 Level 2
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office IT packages
• Capable of producing concise reports on test results and discussing with stakeholders of all levels
• Knowledge of material specifications and associated testing criteria

Desirable:

• An engineering or technical background within Aerospace
• Classed as a Radiation Worker in accordance with IRR 2017
• Trained Radiation Production Supervisor (RPS)

What We'll Offer

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

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish half day on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment 
   

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly!  We’ll 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!