Lead Workshop NDT Technician - Aberdeen

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an experienced Lead Workshop NDT Technician to head the Integrity workshop in the UK. The role focuses on certification, maintenance, calibration and mobilisation of NDT and related equipment, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

You will supervise the workshop team, manage stock and documentation, and coordinate movements of equipment to meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining, servicing and certifying NDT equipment.
• GCSEs or higher education or equivalent practical experience.
• Oil & Gas industry experience desirable.
• Level 1 NDT methods knowledge (UT/MT/PT/EC/RAD) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the certification, maintenance and calibration of Altrad-owned NDT equipment.
• Coordinate mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment to meet deadlines safely.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Integrity workshop.
• Oversee waste disposal in line with environmental regulations.
• Maintain stock records and conduct regular audits.
• Supervise loading/unloading and packaging of equipment packs.
• Track equipment using Eplant and related stock systems.
• Ensure inspection records and stores manifests are accurately compiled.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Safety procedures

Documentation

Organisation

NDT knowledge

Education

GCSEs or higher education

Tools

Eplant

Stock control systems

Job description

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Lead Workshop NDT Technician to join our team.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience within the NDT and Oil & Gas industry and will be responsible for leading the workshop team, overseeing the maintenance, servicing, certification, calibration and mobilisation of all Altrad-owned NDT and Integrity equipment. This is a key leadership role, ensuring all equipment, safety procedures and associated technical documentation comply with organisational, regulatory and industry standards.

Key Deliverables

• Lead and oversee the certification, maintenance and calibration of Altrad-owned Industrial Radiography, NDT and Advanced TOFD/PA equipment.
• Coordinate the efficient mobilisation and demobilisation of all equipment, ensuring deadlines are met safely and effectively.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Integrity workshop, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, efficiency and safety.
• Oversee waste disposal activities in accordance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Manage stock control measures for Integrity plant and equipment, ensuring accurate inventory records and regular audits.
• Supervise the loading, unloading, packaging and containerisation of incoming deliveries, outgoing collections and returned equipment packs.
• Oversee the accurate tracking of equipment and stock orders using Eplant and associated stock control systems.
• Ensure inspection records, check sheets and stores manifests are accurately compiled and maintained.Ensure customer-facing certification packs are completed to the highest standards, including valid operators' instructions.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the workshop team, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with relevant HSEQ requirements and industry standards.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the maintenance, servicing and certification of NDT equipment.
• GCSEs, higher education or equivalent practical experience demonstrating an appropriate level of technical competence.
• Previous experience within the Oil & Gas industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of the range of services Altrad provides to its clients is desirable.
• Knowledge of electronics is desirable.
• Level 1 qualification or awareness of NDT methods, including UT, MT, PT, EC and RAD, is desirable.
• Forklift licence is desirable.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate workshop activities effectively.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when managing equipment certification, inventory and technical documentation.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.