Level 2 NDT Technician - Night Shift

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with shift allowance

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life assurance

187.5 hours holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GKN Aerospace, based in Bristol, is seeking a skilled Level 2 NDT Technician to join their team at the International Centre of Excellence. This role involves inspecting composite wing spars and components for aircraft like the A350XWB using advanced ultrasonic testing techniques on a core night shift pattern.

You will be involved in ensuring compliance with health and safety and aerospace quality standards while providing critical reports. A competitive salary along with a 33% shift allowance and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Documented training and work experience for EN4179 Level 2 qualification.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience in aerospace composite manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Semi-Automated and Manual Phased Array Inspection.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Provide NDT reports as needed.

Skills

Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composites

Ability to read engineering drawings

Understanding of aerospace quality standards

Mathematical proficiency

Team player

Education

EN4179 Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Due to continued growth in business, we have an exciting and career defining opportunity for a Level 2 NDT Technician to join the team in Western Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircraft. The successful applicant will inspect and evaluate the A350XWB and A400M carbon wing spars and their associated components throughout the manufacturing process, using semi-automated and manual phased array and conventional pulse echo ultrasonic testing techniques. You will work a core night shift pattern (Monday – Thursday, 20:00 – 06:00) which includes 33% shift allowance.

How You’ll Contribute

Carry out Semi-Automated, Manual Phased Array and Manual Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composite wing spars and associated components.

• Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements
• Maintenance of aerospace quality standards
• Provide support as required to the NDT Level 3
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as required
• Provide reports on Non‑Destructive Testing matters

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion, expertise, and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes.

• Documented evidence of classroom training and work experience hours sufficient to gain EN4179 Level 2 qualification in the Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composites
• Ability to read engineering drawings and be mathematically proficient in the utilisation and transposition of various formulae
• Understanding of composite manufacture gained in the Aerospace industry
• Understanding and adherence to aerospace quality standards
• A team player with the ability to work alone in the continuous improvement of NDT processes and documentation
• Willing to work at customer sites as required

What We’ll Offer

• A competitive salary + 33% shift allowance
• Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings
• Industry leading pension scheme: well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (GKN contribution up to 12%)
• Life assurance 8x salary
• 187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment