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NDT Technician

Bristol
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NDT Technician
Location Bristol
Salary £32000 - £34000 per annum negotiable dependant on experience & qualifications
Full time Monday to Friday 37 Hours per week

Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance

The company
The company is a family-owned engineering company, machining high specification metallic components for the aerospace industry.
Our investment in industry leading machine tools is complemented by our knowledge, expertise and attention to detail. Our continuous development within the organisation and specialist team lets us continue to compete in a rapidly evolving industry that has an exciting future ahead.

Job description
You will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of all manufactured aerospace components. Duties will include performing meticulous non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections to detect flaws, cracks, corrosion, and other imperfections without compromising the material's performance. The role requires a thorough approach, adherence to stringent industry standards and strong collaboration with engineering and quality assurance teams.

Key Responsibilities
Perform NDT Inspections: Conduct routine and complex NDT on a variety of materials (metals, composites) using multiple methods, including:
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI)
Eddy Current Testing (ET)
Visual Inspection (VT)

Compliance and Standards: Ensure all testing procedures and results comply with national and international aerospace standards and regulations.
Documentation and Reporting: Accurately interpret results, report findings, and complete detailed inspection reports, risk assessments, and equipment service records using relevant IT systems (e.g., SAP, MS Office).
Equipment Management: Maintain, calibrate, and operate NDT equipment safely and effectively, ensuring all equipment is within the valid calibration date.
Collaboration and Quality Assurance: Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to address non-conformities and support root cause analysis (RCCA) and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Qualifications and Skills
Certification: Minimum NDT Level 2 certification

Experience:
Proven experience conducting NDT within an aerospace, defence, or precision engineering manufacturing environment.
Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and standards.
Core Competencies: Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.
Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills for report writing and collaboration with diverse teams.
Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001/AS9100).
An engineering apprenticeship or a relevant HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
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