NDT Technician

Escape; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced NDT Technician for a busy fabrication environment in West Lothian. The role involves conducting inspections, preparing NDT records, and liaising with clients. Essential qualifications include PCN Level 2. This position offers a varied and hands-on experience in an engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory PCN Level 2 qualification.
• Experience in NDT within a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Knowledge of HSE and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MUT, MPI, and LPI inspections as per project specifications.
• Prepare scan plans and NDT records.
• Report defects accurately and produce sketches.

Skills

Manual Ultrasonic Testing

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Defect Reporting

Education

PCN Level 2

VT of welds (PCN/CSWIP)

Job description

Overview

NDT Technician - West Lothian

We are currently recruiting for an experienced NDT Technician to join a busy fabrication and welding environment in West Lothian.

The Role

As an NDT Technician, you will play a key role in supporting fabrication, machining, and welding operations across manufacturing and remanufacturing projects. This position requires competence in manual ultrasonic testing (MUT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI), and liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) of welds and components.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out MUT, MPI, and LPI inspections in line with project quality plans and specifications
• Preparing scan plans and NDT records
• Accurately reporting defect size, location, and producing supporting sketches
• Verifying NDT equipment prior to use
• Liaising with clients and third-party inspectors
• Supporting goods-in and final inspection operations when required

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 is mandatory
• Additional qualifications in MUT of forgings, VT of welds (PCN/CSWIP), or hardness inspection are advantageous
• Proven background within a fast-paced engineering/fabrication environment
• Working knowledge of HSE and QA procedures, as well as industry codes such as ASME, API, and BS EN ISO standards

If you're a skilled NDT Technician looking to further your career in a hands-on and varied role, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, contact Charlotte Roberts at Escape Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)