Level 2 NDT Technician - Day Shift

GKN; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 28%

EV salary sacrifice

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 8x salary

Holiday entitlement 187.5 hrs

Income protection

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Bath is seeking a Level 2 NDT Technician to inspect carbon fibre wing spars using semi-automated and manual ultrasonic methods. The role is based at our Western Approach site, with duties covering aerospace-grade inspections and documentation.

You will work a 7 day fortnight shift pattern, including a 28% shift allowance, and support NDT Level 3 as required. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Needs EN4179 Level 2 qualification in Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composites.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply relevant calculations.
• Understanding of composite manufacture in the aerospace industry.
• Understanding and adherence to aerospace quality standards.
• A team player who can work alone in NDT process improvement and documentation.
• Willing to work at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Semi-Automated, Manual Phased Array and Manual Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre wing spars and components.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

EN4179 Level 2

Read engineering drawings

Composite aerospace knowledge

Aerospace quality standards

Team player

Customer site work

Job description

Level 2 NDT Technician - Day Shift

Bath

Somerset

GB

BA2 4

Any

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Due to a 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 aircrafts. The successful applicant will inspect and evaluate the A350XWB and A400M carbon wing spars and their associated components throughout the manufacturing process. These inspections will utilize semi-automated and manual phased array and conventional pulse echo ultrasonic testing techniques. The successful candidate will work a 7 day fortnight shift pattern, which includes 28% shift allowance:

• WK1: Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday
• WK2: Wednesday / Thursday

How You'll Contribute

In this position, you will carry out Semi-Automated, Manual Phased Array and Manual Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composite wing spars and associated components. In addition to:

• 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, youll bring your passion, expertise and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Have 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

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

• A Competitive salary + 28% 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 8 x salary
• 187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

A collaborative, dynamic working environment. As well as a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We support your career progression by providing learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board, your career journey may take many paths. We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an industry-leading organization committed to innovation and growth.

A Great Place to work

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that success comes through diverse minds working together in an inspirational environment. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging has earned us The Best Workplace Culture Award. We embrace what makes us unique and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment, please get in touch.

We are the place where human dreams and human endeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.