Level 3 Consultant and Trainer

Argyll Ruane; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Ruane in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Level 3 Consultant and Trainer to deliver high‑quality NDT consultancy and training across the UK and overseas. You will audit facilities on site and provide clear reports, while supporting examination activities.

The role requires three PCN NDT Level 3 certifications, including UT, plus strong teaching and communication skills. You must be comfortable travelling and delivering courses at client sites or our premises.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three PCN NDT Level 3 method certifications, one being UT.
• Ability to deliver high-quality NDT consultancy and training.
• Strong written skills for audit reports and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Level 3 consultancy on-site audits and reports.
• Deliver training aligned with PCN and certification schemes.
• Develop and approve NDT procedures and written practices.
• Manage client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Coordinate examination processes and maintain training records.
• Travel nationally and internationally to client sites as required.

Skills

NDT Level 3 expertise

Client solutions

Multi-tasking

Teaching & training

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

UK work rights

Education

PCN NDT Level 3 certifications (3+)

UT certification included

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: Level 3 Consultant and Trainer

Salary: Competitive depending on qualifications and experience

Department: Level 3 Services

Location: Sheffield, England – with UK and overseas travel

Responsible to: Managing Director

Key relationships:

• Internal: Other Level 3 Services Consultants, Training and Examination staff, Customer Services, Marketing and Learning Materials
• External: Clients and students

Description Of Duties

Overall purpose:

To provide a high standard of training and consultancy services in various non-destructive testing and materials evaluation methods in which the post holder is qualified. The role will also involve providing support to the examination department as required.

Key performance areas

• Deliver high-quality Level 3 consultancy services to ensure clients’ NDT facilities comply with industry standards they are required to work in accordance with by conducting regular on-site audits and maintaining frequent communication. Document audit findings and deliver clear, concise audit reports with recommendations for clients.
• Deliver training of a high calibre to students in various NDT and materials evaluation methods aligned with certification schemes such as PCN, as required.
• Take responsibility for and control the quality of master sample reports used in examinations. Ensure the performance of exam samples is monitored and implement improvements where necessary.
• Maintenance of effective client relationships, maximising revenue and generating opportunities through new business development.
• Develop and approve NDT procedures, written practices, and NDT techniques, to a high standard that comply with clients’ prime manufacturers or required standards.
• Respond promptly and professionally to clients’ NDT consultancy and training related enquiries via telephone, email, and onsite visits.
• Develop programmes of learning activities, including planning, preparing, delivering, and researching training sessions at Argyll Ruane or client facilities in the UK and abroad.
• Assess students’ work in accordance with industry standards and guidelines, providing constructive feedback on their performance to support their learning and development.
• Control the examination process for employer-based certification schemes by writing exam questions, invigilation and marking.
• Maintain accurate records of training for all students, as required, and ensure that all personal certifications are kept up to date.
• Collaborate with internal and external specialist NDT professionals to integrate contemporary practices and insights into training content for the methods taught.
• Attend relevant training courses as required to enhance qualifications/certifications and continuously improve training abilities.
• Ensure adequate self-development and training/cross-training is undertaken to fulfil the role and responsibilities, share knowledge with team members and contribute to team development.
• Maintain effective communication across departments, presenting technical feedback in a clear, understandable manner tailored to the recipient.

Key attributes / Person specification

Essential

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the subject area with substantial industrial NDT experience, holding a minimum of three PCN NDT Level 3 method certifications, with one being UT.
• Proven ability to deliver effective solutions to clients’ NDT challenges and assuming full technical responsibility for clients’ NDT facilities.
• Displays flexibility, with a strong commitment to multi-tasking as part of a team and contributing to company objectives.
• Highly motivated to achieve results while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet competing deadlines effectively.
• Skilled in effectively working with diverse student groups, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify and teach complex physics and mathematical NDT concepts and techniques.
• Good written skills to produce coursework and training materials, as well as clients’ NDT procedures, written practices, techniques, and audit reports.
• Creative skills to plan and deliver lessons in a professional, positive, and engaging manner.
• Willingness to train and upgrade personal certifications to ASNT NDT Level III, EN4179/NAS410 Level 3 or PCN Level 3, as well as learn new methods as required.
• E-literate and competent in developing, administering, and using PC and associated networks and systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel) and accounting packages to gather, process and share information effectively.
• Must hold a full clean UK driving licence.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Additional

• Must be willing and able to undertake a reasonable amount of travel as required, both national and international, with overnight stays.
• Expected to take responsibility for their self-development on a continuous basis including attending relevant training in all forms of delivery.
• Must be willing to undertake some cross-training with other posts within the department to ensure commonality of procedures and flexibility to cater for high workload periods.

Further information

• This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties and tasks. The post holder may be required to take on other tasks which they could reasonably be expected to perform.
• The post-holder is expected to uphold Argyll Ruane values and policies, while contributing to a diverse, inclusive culture and demonstrating an appreciation for the engineering and science community.
• Candidates must be eligible to work within the UK.

Shape the future with us

At Argyll Ruane, we’re proud to lead the way in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and coatings training, examinations and NDT consultancy services.

Guided by decades of industry knowledge and expertise, we deliver professional, high-quality services to promote and improve the industry by developing well-trained, highly competent professionals and supporting them and their employers throughout their careers, supporting them and their employers throughout their careers.

Driven by our purpose to cultivate expertise, uphold integrity, and advance quality assurance, we collaborate with a diverse network—from self-sponsored professionals to global multinationals – to elevate industry standards and build a legacy of excellence that inspires trust worldwide.

By joining our team, your work will have a lasting impact—because what we do matters. Together, we inspire and empower NDT and coatings professionals to excel by offering exceptional, high-quality services that elevate industry benchmarks and promote excellence.