Level 2 NDT Technician - Night Shift

GKN; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 33%

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Pension scheme 8% (1:1.5)

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Bath is seeking a Level 2 NDT Technician for night shifts to inspect carbon fibre composite wing spars using ultrasonic techniques. The role is based at the Western Approach site, an International Centre of Excellence for aerospace structures, with a core night shift pattern and 33% shift allowance.

The successful candidate will perform semi-automated and manual ultrasonic inspections, ensure health and safety compliance, and maintain aerospace quality standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and be mathematically proficient in the utilization 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.

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 all 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

Read engineering drawings

Mathematical proficiency

Composite manufacture knowledge

Aerospace quality standards

Team player; works independently

Willing to visit customer sites

Education

EN4179 Level 2 qualification (Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composites)

Job description

Level 2 NDT Technician - Night 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, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're 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 world's 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 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. You will work a core night shift pattern - which includes 33% shift allowance: Monday - Thursday, 20:00 - 06:00.

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.
• Ensure compliance with all 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.

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 utilization 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 + 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: 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'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business; once you're on board, you never know where your career journey may take you! We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed