NDT Level 2 Technician

Red King Resourcing; Romford; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

23 days leave

Healthcare scheme

Life assurance

Pension contribution 3%

Résumé du poste

Red King Resourcing is seeking an experienced NDT Level 2 Technician to join an aerospace manufacturing team on a permanent late shift in Essex.

You will apply FPI/LPI techniques, interpret drawings, maintain records, and ensure NADCAP and AS9100 compliance. This role offers a structured environment with quality-driven processes and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• EN4179 Level 2 in LPI/FPI required.
• NADCAP experience strongly preferred.
• Able to read engineering drawings and customer specs.

Responsabilités

• Carry out dye penetrant inspections on aerospace components.
• Interpret drawings, instructions and inspection requirements.
• Perform daily equipment checks and calibrations.
• Maintain traceable inspection records and documentation.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Ensure NADCAP standards and customer approvals are upheld.
• Verify quality before and after inspection.
• Manage safe handling, storage and disposal of testing materials.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment.
• Support audits and continuous quality improvements.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.

Connaissances

NDT experience

Aerospace environment

FPI/LPI expertise

Drawings interpretation

Formation

EN 4179 Level 2 (LPI/FPI) or PCN Level 2

Outils

Inspection equipment

Description du poste

NDT Level 2 Technician - Late Shift

Location: Essex

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:15am

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

The Role

We are seeking an experienced NDT Level 2 Technician to join an established aerospace manufacturing team on a permanent late-shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified technician with experience in aerospace inspection and a strong understanding of Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) or Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI).

Working within a quality-driven, NADCAP-approved environment, you will play a key role in ensuring aerospace components meet stringent customer specifications, engineering requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out dye penetrant inspections on aerospace components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications and relevant standards.
• Interpret technical drawings, work instructions and inspection requirements.
• Complete daily equipment checks and calibration activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation to ensure full traceability.
• Identify, document and report non-conformances.
• Ensure the NDT facility maintains NADCAP standards and customer approvals.
• Verify component quality before and after inspection.
• Manage the safe handling, storage and disposal of testing materials and chemicals.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and arrange replenishment where required.
• Support internal and external audits, quality improvements and a right-first-time approach.
• Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in NDT within an aerospace manufacturing or engineering environment.
• EN 4179 Level 2 qualification in Liquid Penetrant Inspection, or an equivalent recognised qualification such as PCN Level 2.
• Current certification and authorisation covering the relevant inspection method and scope.
• Experience working within a NADCAP-approved NDT facility.
• Strong knowledge of dye penetrant inspection techniques and aerospace quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer orders.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP and aerospace quality standards.
• Competence in using inspection equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Good computer skills for inspection records and quality documentation.
• A methodical, detail-focused approach with strong communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits:

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after five years' service.
• Healthcare employee contribution scheme.
• Life assurance at four times your annual salary.
• Company pension contribution of 3%.