NDT Team Leader F1

Matchtech; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite Formula 1 team seeks an experienced NDT Team Leader to oversee inspection activities crucial for performance. The role demands leadership in applying NDT techniques, managing a team to maintain high safety and quality standards, enhancing operational efficiency in a high-pressure setting. Competitive salary and benefits are offered within a world-class engineering facility that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Private medical cover

On-site gym access

Subsidised meals

Culture valuing innovation

Encouragement of personal growth

Qualifications

• Hands-on NDT experience in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDT team ensuring high safety and quality standards.
• Apply correct NDT techniques for inspection of components.
• Support recruitment and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

NDT Techniques

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

PCN or EN4179 Level 2 or 3

Job description

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(UT, PT, MP, ET, RT, CT, & AE) and an NDT Level 2 or 3 PCN or EN4179 accreditation.

Important

(UT, PT, MP, ET, RT, CT, & AE) and an NDT Level 2 or 3 PCN or EN4179 accreditation.

An elite Formula 1 team is looking for an experienced NDT Team Leader to oversee and drive inspection activities across critical race and support operations. In this high-performance environment, your leadership and technical skills will directly impact performance and reliability at the highest level of motorsport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the NDT team, ensuring inspections are performed to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Identify and apply the correct NDT techniques (UT, PT, MP, ET, RT, CT, AE) for both new and in-service components.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of inspected parts to race, support, and project teams.
• Maintain precise records, uphold departmental inspection standards, and manage sampling rates.
• Communicate effectively with engineers on non-conformities or inspection findings.
• Ensure all lab equipment is well maintained and fully operational.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless scheduling and workflow.
• Support the recruitment, development, and training of team members to meet technical and performance expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

About You:

• Strong engineering background with significant hands-on NDT experience in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.
• PCN or EN4179 Level 2 or 3 in multiple methods (ideally UT, PT, and MP at minimum).
• Proven experience managing or mentoring a team.
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a calm, focused approach under pressure.
• Collaborative, performance-driven mindset, ideally with experience in motorsport or aerospace.

What's On Offer:

• Work within a world-class Formula 1 engineering facility.
• Opportunity to lead a team making a direct impact on race car performance.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including private medical cover, on-site gym access, subsidised meals, and more.
• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• An inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated, and personal and professional growth is encouraged.

Note: This role is managed by Matchtech, a STEM Recruitment Specialist with over 40 years’ experience.