NDT Development Team Leader - Aldermaston

ZipRecruiter; Brentford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering field is seeking an NDT Development Team Leader in Aldermaston, Berkshire. The role involves managing NDT resources, driving improvements within a cross-functional team, and ensuring high standards in safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or NDT and a relevant qualification.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

270 hours of annual leave

Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13%)

Family-friendly policies including full pay maternity and paternity leave

Funding for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts on various spending

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or a similar NDT field.
• Understanding of NDT and Quality Inspection within Product Engineering.
• HNC/HND or higher in engineering or physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NDT Development team to meet demand.
• Support NDT staff in their Continued Professional Development.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of NDT technical assessments.

Skills

Experience in engineering or similar NDT field

Ability to inspire others

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND or higher in engineering or physics

Job description

Job Description

NDT Development Team Leader - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: + benefits

Location: Reading / Basingstoke

Salary Range: £49,480 - £68,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Working Pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We consider flexible working requests. Please specify your preferred work pattern in your application.

Role Overview:

You will lead and manage the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) resource within Production Quality, delivering to Programmes and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role involves working as part of a cross-functional team to drive improvements through collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the NDT Development team to meet demand.
• Support NDT staff in their Continued Professional Development.
• Plan and manage NDT team resources within Product Engineering.
• Support the Safe System of Work for NDT.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of NDT technical assessments and inspection results using appropriate methodologies.
• Engage with the wider team, stakeholders, and other functions to improve output.
• Promote high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.
• Perform other duties as required by the business.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in engineering or a similar NDT field.
• Understanding of NDT and Quality Inspection within Product Engineering.
• HNC/HND or higher in engineering or physics.
• Ability to inspire others and work well in a team.

Benefits:

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off.
• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13%).
• Family-friendly policies including 39 weeks full pay maternity leave and 4 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Funding for professional development and memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Discounts on various spending.
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring.

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