NDT On-Site Technician

Serco Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider is looking for an On Site Technician in Derby to deliver high-quality Non Destructive Testing and welding support across the UK. The role involves inspection and testing documentation, equipment maintenance, and support for safe, compliant operations. Ideal candidates have PCN or ASNT certifications and up to five years' relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including 25 vacation days, training opportunities, and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• PCN or ASNT Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in relevant NDT techniques.
• Up to five years' experience as an NDT practitioner and/or in a welding inspection support role.
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, quality requirements, and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on site NDT, inspection, and welder coverage services at customer sites across the UK.
• Provide welding surveillance and inspection to ensure activities comply with approved procedures and standards.
• Maintain and inspect test and inspection equipment, reporting any defects or corrective actions as required.

Skills

PCN or ASNT Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in relevant NDT techniques

Up to five years' experience as an NDT practitioner

Experience in on site welder coverage

Strong knowledge of welding procedures

Good organisational skills

Flexibility and willingness to travel

Job description

On Site Technician

Location: Derby (with travel across the UK)

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As an On Site Technician in our Serco Rail Technical Services team, you'll help deliver high quality Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and welding support that keeps essential rail operations running safely and smoothly. Your work will help ensure assets are inspected, verified, and maintained to the highest standards - supporting the safety and reliability of rail networks across the UK.

This is a hands on role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to safer journeys and better outcomes for customers and communities. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in providing trusted, specialist services that support a better future for thousands of passengers every day.

What you'll do as an On Site Technician

You'll be entrusted to:

• Deliver on site NDT, inspection, and welder coverage services at customer sites across the UK.
• Provide welding surveillance and inspection to ensure activities comply with approved procedures and standards.
• Complete inspection, testing, and welder coverage documentation accurately and on time to support certification and invoicing.
• Work closely with customers, welding personnel, and site teams to support safe and compliant welding and inspection activities.
• Maintain and inspect test and inspection equipment, reporting any defects or corrective actions as required.
• Uphold high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism at all times.

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have

• PCN or ASNT Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in relevant NDT techniques.
• Up to five years' experience as an NDT practitioner and/or in a welding inspection support role.
• Experience in on site welder coverage, welding inspection, or welding surveillance (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, quality requirements, and inspection practices.
• Good organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to work well independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work on customer sites.

As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.