Level 2 NDT Technician - Night Shift

GKN; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

EV salary sacrifice

Pension

Life assurance

Holidays

Income protection

Discounts

Cycle to Work

EAP

Dynamic workplace

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Bristol is seeking a Level 2 NDT Technician for night shift. You will inspect carbon fibre wing spars using ultrasonic techniques (semi-automated and manual phased array) and support NDT activities at an International Centre of Excellence for composite structures.

The role requires EN4179 Level 2 qualification, the ability to read drawings, and a strong commitment to aerospace quality standards. Shift pattern includes 33% night shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have EN4179 Level 2 qualification in ultrasonic inspection of carbon fibre composites.
• Able to read engineering drawings and be mathematically proficient.
• Experience with aerospace composite manufacture and quality standards.
• Team player capable of improving NDT processes and documentation.
• Willing to work at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out semi-automated and manual phased array ultrasonic inspections of carbon fibre wing spars and associated components.
• Ensure compliance 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

Reading drawings

Aerospace quality standards

Team player

Customer-site work

Tools

Ultrasonic Testing

Job description

Level 2 NDT Technician - Night Shift

Bristol

Bristol

GB

BS1 5

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 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 (matching 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 onboard, your career journey may take many directions. We offer fantastic challenges and exciting opportunities. Join us to be part of an organization at the cutting edge of aerospace industry innovation, with top-tier training to help you go far.

A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that only through diverse minds collaborating in an inspiring environment can we achieve our ambitions. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, along with our five core principles, has created a culture where everyone feels valued. This culture earned us The Best Workplace Culture Award. We celebrate what makes us unique and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We are also committed to an accessible recruitment process and invite you to get in touch if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage. We are a place where human dreams and human endeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.