Live Pyrotechnic NDT Radiography Technician - 4on/4off

Recruit Engineering; Chalgrove; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £28.5k-£29k

Shift allowance after 6 months

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Early finish Fridays

Benefits package

Long-term stability

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Cartridge & Rocket Motor Technician in Chalgrove to join a precision pyrotechnic manufacturing operation. You will radiograph, test, inspect, and assemble cartridges and rocket motors in a safety-critical setting using advanced radiography equipment and SAP for tracking.

The role starts with a 6‑month days onboarding, then moves to a 4 on 4 off shift (07:00-16:30) with a 22.6% allowance, raising total package to about £34,930‑£35,540.

Qualifications

• Experience in an NDT or testing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards, and relevant documentation
• Level 1 Radiographer certification (ASNT or PCN) - essential
• Solid data analysis and PC skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Experience using digital X-ray systems desirable
• SAP experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform radiography using DR and CT equipment to verify assembly.
• Proof firing of cartridges and rocket motors and analyze firing data
• Measure helium escapement rates with a mass spectrometer
• Visually inspect cartridges and rocket motors to drawings and specifications
• Assemble category 1 cartridges per build plans and drawings
• Inkjet marking, packing, and labeling for shipment
• Transport cartridges between stores and process rooms
• Assist with risk assessments and safety audits
• Record progress, batch locations, and non-conformances in SAP

Skills

NDT experience

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Read drawings

Education

Level 1 Radiographer (ASNT/PCN)

Tools

SAP

Digital X-ray systems

Job description

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Cartridge & Rocket Motor Technician in Chalgrove to join a precision pyrotechnic manufacturing operation. You will radiograph, test, inspect, and assemble cartridges and rocket motors in a safety-critical setting using advanced radiography equipment and SAP for tracking.

The role starts with a 6‑month days onboarding, then moves to a 4 on 4 off shift (07:00-16:30) with a 22.6% allowance, raising total package to about £34,930‑£35,540.