Level 2 NDT Technician - Night Shift

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 33% shift Allowan

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Industry leading pension

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Bristol is seeking a Level 2 NDT Technician to join the Western Approach site, an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structures. You will inspect carbon fibre wing spars using semi-automated and manual ultrasonic techniques during manufacturing.

You'll work a core night shift 20:00–06:00 with 33% shift allowance, ensuring compliance with health and safety and aerospace quality standards while supporting NDT Level 3 and communicating with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• EN4179 Level 2 qualification in ultrasonic inspection of carbon fibre composites.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out semi-automated and manual ultrasonic inspections of carbon fibre wing spars.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and aerospace quality standards.
• Support the NDT Level 3 and provide reports on NDT matters.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as required.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Math proficiency

Team player

Customer site readiness

Education

EN4179 Level 2 qualification (Ultrasonic Inspection)

Job description

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. You will work a core night shift pattern - which includes 33% shift allowance: Monday - Thursday, 20:00pm - 06:00am.

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 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 Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.

We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment.

Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.

Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award.

By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

were also 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.

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