Assistant NDT Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Dunfermline, Rosyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense contractor in Dunfermline is seeking an Assistant Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer to ensure the integrity and safety of critical defense assets. The successful candidate will interpret NDT results and develop techniques essential for national security. Key qualifications include extensive industrial NDT experience and a minimum of PCN Level II certifications. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a team-focused environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading option

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering work

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum hold PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT.
• Desirable ASNT/PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT and VT.
• Desirable experience of Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality for NDT operations.
• Interpret and evaluate results against codes and standards.
• Support the site’s test facility and examination center.
• Develop techniques for materials and fabrication.
• Work towards ASNT Level III certifications.

Skills

Extensive industrial NDT experience

Flexibility and teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT

ASNT/PCN Level II in additional methods

Experience of Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques

Job description

Assistant NDT Engineer

Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Assistant Non-Destructive Testing Engineer

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67149

Shape the Future of Defence and Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer at our Rosyth site.

The role

As an Assistant NDT Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring the integrity and safety of critical defence assets. This is a role where precision matters - your expertise will help maintain the highest standards in engineering and contribute to projects that protect national security. You’ll gain exposure to advanced technologies, work alongside industry experts, and develop your career towards senior Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) qualifications.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Leading on Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality for all NDT operations.
• Interpreting and evaluating results against codes, standards, and specifications.
• Supporting the site’s test facility and examination centre.
• Developing techniques for materials, fabrication, and product technology.
• Working towards ASNT Level III certifications to advance your expertise.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based on site at Rosyth.

Essential experience of the Assistant NDT Engineer

• Extensive industrial NDT experience with multiple method certifications (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT).
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong motivation, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Creative approach to delivering training effectively.

Qualifications for the Assistant NDT Engineer

• As a minimum hold PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT (3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9)
• ASNT/PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT and VT - Desirable
• Experience of Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques – Desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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