NDT Technician

Navantia UK; Appledore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international shipbuilding company in the UK seeks an experienced NDT inspector responsible for performing inspections using various methods. The ideal candidate will have certification in NDT, strong familiarity with welding standards, and proven experience in heavy steel fabrication. This position offers a competitive salary, company pension, and 31 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections using various testing methods.
• Interpret and evaluate test results according to codes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 3834 welding quality requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure product integrity.
• Participate in audits and quality reviews.
• Maintain and calibrate NDT equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Familiarity with ISO 3834, 5817, EN 1090, and TWI welding inspection standards

Strong understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, and defect characterization

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld maps

Education

Certification in NDT methods (PCN, ASNT Level II or III)

Proven experience in heavy steel fabrication or marine environments

Job description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections using methods such as UT (Ultrasonic Testing), MT (Magnetic Particle Testing), PT (Penetrant Testing), and VT (Visual Testing).
• Interpret and evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 3834 welding quality requirements and TWI best practices.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with welding inspectors, quality engineers, and production teams to ensure product integrity.
• Participate in audits and quality reviews as required.
• Maintain and calibrate NDT equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols and promote a culture of safety in all testing activities.

Qualifications

• Certification in NDT methods (e.g., PCN, ASNT Level II or III, or equivalent).
• Proven experience and qualifications in a heavy steel fabrication or marine environments.

Skills

• Familiarity with ISO 3834, 5817 EN 1090, and TWI welding inspection standards.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, and defect characterization.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld maps.

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance

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