NDT Inspector

Manpower UK; Cupar; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily allowance

Job summary

Nuclear Inst seeks an NDT Inspector for Rosyth site to ensure structural integrity in a high‑safety, highly regulated marine/defence environment. You will perform MT/PT/UT inspections, assess welds and components, and contribute to quality records and reports.

Working within a busy dockyard, you will collaborate with QA, welding, and engineering teams, maintain equipment, and support continuous improvement while upholding rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 MT/PT/UT qualifications required.
• Experience in heavy engineering, marine, defence, or nuclear environments.
• Able to obtain and maintain site access authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out NDT inspections across MT/PT/UT methods on complex projects.
• Produce inspection reports and certification documentation.
• Interpret results against specifications and collaborate with QA, welding, and engineering teams.

Skills

NDT inspections

MT/PT/UT methods

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

PCN MT/PT/UT Level 2

Site access authorisations

Job description

NDT Inspector

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Determination: Inside IR35

Rates: Umbrella; £39 ph (MT/PT) and £52 ph (MT/PT/UT) OR PAYE: £30 ph (MT/PT) and £40 ph (MT/PT/UT)

Duration: 12 months Contract

Contract: Full time temporary contract

Daily Allowance: £45 per day, taxable. For candidates who reside over 35 miles from site in Rosyth.

We have new opportunities for experienced NDT Inspector (MT/PT/UT) with our global engineering partner, based Rosyth site.

The purpose of the role is to help ensure structural quality in one of the UK's most complex engineering environments.

The Role

As an NDT Inspector, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the integrity, safety and compliance of critical engineering structures, components and systems that support major marine and defence programmes. Working within a highly regulated environment, you'll conduct inspections and provide expert assessment of welds, materials and fabricated components to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.

• Carry out non-destructive testing activities across a range of complex projects, supporting production, maintenance and refit operations throughout Rosyth Dockyard.


• Conduct Non-Destructive Testing inspections using Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) methods.


• Interpret and evaluate inspection results against relevant engineering specifications, codes and quality standards.


• Produce accurate inspection reports and certification documentation.


• Collaborate closely with quality, welding, fabrication and engineering teams to ensure compliance with project requirements.


• Identify defects, anomalies and areas of non-conformance, providing technical recommendations and support.


• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure testing activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance across the dockyard.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience carrying out Non-Destructive Testing inspections within heavy engineering, marine, defence, manufacturing or nuclear environments.


• Strong knowledge of Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) methods and techniques.


• Experience inspecting welded fabrications, structures, pipework and engineering components.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures and technical specifications.


• Experience producing inspection reports and maintaining quality records.


• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications for the NDT Inspector

Essential

• PCN Level 2 qualification in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).


• PCN Level 2 qualification in Penetrant Testing (PT).


• PCN Level 2 qualification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).


• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering background.


• Ability to obtain and maintain site-specific authorisations required to access relevant operational areas.

Desirable

• Additional PCN qualifications in Radiography Testing (RT) or Visual Inspection (VT).


• CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification.


• Experience working within naval, marine, defence or nuclear sectors.


• Knowledge of ISO 9712, BS EN standards and quality management systems.


• Confined space or working at height certifications.

Security Clearance

• The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.


• Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.