Manufacturing Team Member – NDT Specialist

Rolls-Royce; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Rotherham seeks a Manufacturing Team Member – NDT Specialist. You will manage NDT inspection processes in a high-precision environment, ensuring product quality through rigorous evaluation and improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong decision-making skills along with NDT certifications. The role offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Generous pension contributions

Employee discounts

On-site restaurant and gym

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial or manufacturing experience, ideally in a high-precision environment.
• Previous inspection experience is desirable and strong NDT credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate NDT indications for quality assessment.
• Liaise with laboratories and engineering to address defects.
• Record work details accurately while monitoring inspection processes.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Work shift patterns including nights as part of a rotational schedule.

Skills

NDT expertise

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

Current PCN / EN4179 / ASNT Level 2 certification in Radiography

Tools

Computer software for manufacturing

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Team Member – NDT Specialist

Rotherham - Site-Based

Full time (40 hours per week)

Shift pattern: 12-hour days & nights rotating every 3 weeks

Why join Rolls‑Royce?

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls‑Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NDT‑focused Manufacturing Team Member to join our Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) in Rotherham. The facility is dedicated to high‑volume single‑crystal turbine blade production using world‑class automated processes, advanced manufacturing systems and leading‑edge measurement techniques.

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting and developing Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques across key component features throughout the manufacturing process. You will manage non‑conformance in line with the Rolls‑Royce Management System and contribute to our drive for right‑first‑time delivery, working as part of a team committed to reducing defects across products and processes.

What you will be doing:

• Interpreting and evaluating NDT indications to ensure high‑quality product assessment.
• Liaising with Controlling Laboratories and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate, develop and highlight new defects or recurring issues.
• Recording work details and non‑conformance accurately while monitoring the effectiveness of inspection processes.
• Supporting basic housekeeping and 5S activities, contributing to a clean and efficient working environment.
• Participating in process improvement activities to enhance inspection capability and overall product quality.
• Working shift patterns that include nights as part of a 24/5 rotational schedule.

Position Qualifications:

• Current PCN / EN4179 / ASNT Level 2 certification in Radiography (aerospace preferred).
• Hands‑on industrial or manufacturing experience, ideally in a high‑precision or safety‑critical environment.
• Previous inspection experience is desirable but not essential if supported by strong NDT credentials.
• Confident decision‑maker with the ability to communicate clearly and elevate issues appropriately.
• Competent with computer software and digital systems used in manufacturing or inspection operations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working within aerospace, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with defect categorisation, interpretation and root‑cause investigation.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of non‑conformance reporting and corrective action processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced operational setting with high accountability for product quality.

What you’ll get:

On top of the salary which is £36,852 plus £6,650 pa shift allowance, you will get equivalent of 33 days’ holiday a year, you’ll get generous pension contributions (up to 12%), access to employee support assistance and employee discounts, free parking, and excellent on‑site facilities.

You’ll receive comprehensive training to help you learn all the skills you need. Plus, you’ll benefit from all the long‑term opportunities that come from being part of an industry‑leading company like Rolls‑Royce. There’s also our Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions and the hundreds of skills you can learn in your own time through our online tools.

Some of the other benefits include:

• a choice of voluntary benefits including free digital GP, discounted healthcare, dental care, life insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.
• employee discounts at nationwide stores and gyms plus cash back on your spending through our TotalReward portal.
• the opportunity to be part of our share scheme.
• on‑site restaurant and gym, with changing facilities and showers.
• access to an independent, 24‑hour, confidential counselling service.

Rolls‑Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025

For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga