Level 2 Ndt Technician - Day Shift

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 28%

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Pension scheme with employer match up

Life Assurance 8x salary

Holiday: 187.5 hours + bank holidays

Income protection

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

GKN Aerospace, based at Western Approach in the UK, is seeking a Level 2 NDT Technician to inspect and evaluate A350XWB and A400M carbon wing spars and related components. The role utilizes semi-automated and manual phased array ultrasonic testing within a 7-day fortnight shift pattern with a 28% shift allowance.

You will perform semi-automated, manual phased array and manual pulse-echo ultrasonic inspections, ensuring safety compliance and aerospace quality adherence while supporting the NDT

Qualifications

• Evidence of classroom training and work hours sufficient to gain EN4179 Level 2 qualification in ultrasonic inspection of carbon fibre composites.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and be mathematically proficient.
• Understanding of composite manufacture in the aerospace industry.
• Understanding and adherence to aerospace quality standards.
• A team player with the ability to work alone in continuous improvement of NDT processes 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 composite wing spars and associated components.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and aerospace quality standards.
• Provide support to the NDT Level 3 when required.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as required.
• Produce reports on Non‑Destructive Testing matters.

Skills

EN4179 Level 2

Read drawings

Math proficiency

Quality standards

Team player

Customer-site work

Job description

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

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, you’ll 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

In addition to:

• 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
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.