Clean Room Tech Dye Operative

ReeVR; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

On-site role

Job summary

JobsTrackR in Luton, Bedfordshire, is recruiting a Clean Room Dye Technician/Liquid Penetration Operative on a late shift (Mon-Thu, 3:45pm–1:30am). The role involves inspecting high-value aerospace components for surface defects using penetrant inspection techniques and documenting results.

Basic IT skills and a strong eye for detail are essential, with a shift allowance included. Salary is £31,350.15 basic with a 1/3 night shift allowance (£41,800.20 total).

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and visual perception.
• Ability to pass a mandatory eye test.
• Good hand-eye coordination and practical ability.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals and components.
• Basic IT skills for recording results.
• Strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Manufacturing, welding or engineering experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean components for inspection.
• Apply fluorescent/visible penetrant and developer.
• Inspect components using UV lighting.
• Record and report inspection results.
• Identify non-conforming components for repair or scrap.
• Carry out basic visual inspections and measurements.
• Maintain inspection equipment and consumables.
• Follow technical drawings, route cards and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Eye test clearance

Hand-eye coordination

Chemical handling

Basic IT skills

Quality-focused

Follow procedures

Tools

Penetrant inspection tools

UV lighting equipment

Job description

Clean Room Dye Technician

Luton, Bedfordshire
£31,350.15 basic 1/3 shift allowance (£41,800.20 total)
Monday–Thursday 3:45pm–1:30am

We’re recruiting for a Liquid Penetration Operative to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment in Luton.

This is a safety-critical quality role, responsible for inspecting high-value components and identifying surface-breaking defects such as cracks, porosity and leaks using liquid penetrant inspection techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and clean components for inspection

• Apply fluorescent/visible penetrant and developer

• Inspect components using UV lighting

• Identify and evaluate defects against specifications

• Record and report inspection results

• Identify non-conforming components for repair or scrap

• Carry out basic visual inspections and measurements

• Maintain inspection equipment and consumables

• Follow technical drawings, route cards and work instructions

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment

We're looking for

• Excellent attention to detail and visual perception

• Ability to pass a mandatory eye test

• Good hand-eye coordination and practical ability

• Ability to safely handle chemicals and components

• Basic IT skills for recording results

• Strong focus on quality and accuracy

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions

• Manufacturing, welding or engineering experience is desirable but not essential

What's on offer

• £31,350.15 basic salary

• 1/3 night shift allowance

• £41,800.20 total annual earnings

• Monday–Thursday working pattern (Late Shift)

• Specialist aerospace environment

• Opportunity to develop specialist inspection skills

If you're detail-focused, practical and quality-driven, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within aerospace manufacturing.