NDT Technician

Blue Octopus; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent aerospace and industrial forging company as an NDT Technician. In this hands-on role, you will perform ultrasonic inspections on high-integrity components, ensuring quality and safety for critical industries like Aerospace and Nuclear. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to grow your career while contributing to innovative forging processes. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous holidays, a pension scheme, and access to health and fitness resources, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in the engineering field.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Bonus scheme linked to performance

Health cash plan with discounts

Access to fitness apps and gyms

Free work wear and PPE

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in NDT, especially Ultrasonic testing.
• Experience with safety-critical parts in Aerospace or Nuclear sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ultrasonic and visual inspections of machined forgings.
• Generate inspection certifications and technique sheets.

Skills

Ultrasonic Testing

Visual Inspection

Dimensional Inspection

Positive Material Identification (PMI)

Education

NAS 410 / EN 4179 Level 2 Ultrasonic Qualification

PCN (EN 9712) Level 2 Ultrasonic Qualification

Tools

Forklift Truck

Overhead Crane

Job description

NDT Technician

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling AND closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Over the last few years we have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover. We are looking to continue this growth and are looking to grow our established team.

Due to this continued investment and growth we are looking to add to our Technical team are looking for an experienced NDT Technician with a strong background in Ultrasonic testing. This is a regular days position working 37 hours per week with overtime available plus a strong package.

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the NDT Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of ultrasonic inspection of machined forgings and wrought products, marking identity numbers and packing goods for despatch when required. You should have a strong background in NDT, ideally with experience of working on Aerospace, Nuclear, Defence or other safety critical parts.

A typical day may include:

• Hands-on Ultrasonic inspection.
• Hands-on visual inspection and dimensional inspection.
• Generation of Inspection certification and part specific technique sheets.
• Packing of goods for despatch, and marking of products prior to despatch, if required.
• Positive Material Identification (PMI).

Qualifications / Certifications

Essential:

• NAS 410 / EN 4179 Level 2 Ultrasonic Qualification.

Desirable:

• PCN (EN 9712) Level 2 Ultrasonic Qualification (Forgings & Wrought Products).
• Experience/qualifications in Immersion Ultrasonic.
• Forklift Truck License, overhead crane experience.
• NAS 410 / EN 4179 documented on-the-job experience.

About Independent Forgings

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

Why work for us?

At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.

We offer you:

• Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
• Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
• Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
• Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
• Free work wear and PPE.
• Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.