Lead NDT Inspector - Structural Steel & UT/MPI

Severfield; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Minimum 7% employer pension

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector at our Dalton, Thirsk site to lead all non-destructive testing activities on the shift. You will apply BS EN ISO, AWS and ASME standards, oversee UT, MPI, PT and VT methods, review inspection reports, and mentor junior staff.

A certified NDT professional with PCN levels and welding inspection experience is essential. You will collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to ensure safety and compliance, while promoting continuous

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 in MPI.
• PCN Ultrasonic Testing certifications covering welds, forgings and castings.
• CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector certification required; 3.1 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all NDT activities during the shift, ensuring timely and accurate inspections.
• Interpret and apply relevant standards and specifications including BS EN ISO, AWS, and ASME.
• Perform and oversee NDT methods: UT, MPI, PT, VT.
• Review and validate inspection reports for clarity, accuracy, and traceability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior inspectors and technicians.
• Ensure all inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve inspection-related issues.
• Support investigations, audits, and root cause analysis related to quality concerns.

Skills

PCN Level 2 MPI

PCN Ultrasonic Testing

CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector

Job description

Severfield is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector at our Dalton, Thirsk site to lead all non-destructive testing activities on the shift. You will apply BS EN ISO, AWS and ASME standards, oversee UT, MPI, PT and VT methods, review inspection reports, and mentor junior staff.

A certified NDT professional with PCN levels and welding inspection experience is essential. You will collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to ensure safety and compliance, while promoting continuous