NDT Technician - Level 2

DCS Engineering; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

DCS Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled NDT Technician - Level 2 to join an aerospace engineering operation. You will support the Level 3 NDT Technician and Aircraft Maintenance Manager in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality NDT across maintenance activities.

You will play a key role in ensuring operational performance, maintaining safety standards, and supporting both base and remote maintenance operations when required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NDT certification (EN ISO 9712 or EN4179).
• Experience with EC, UT, RT, MP, FPI in aerospace.
• Familiarity with aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out NDT inspections on aircraft and components.
• Ensure work follows maintenance manuals and approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of NDT activities.
• Support remote maintenance operations and ad-hoc defect assessments.
• Promote safety culture and Just Culture reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet targets and deadlines.
• Assist Level 3 NDT Technician with team activities and scheduling.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of NDT processes.
• Maintain clean, compliant working environments.
• Deputise for Level 3 NDT Technician when required.

Skills

ISO 9712

EN4179

EC

UT

RT

MP

FPI

Aerospace experience

Education

Apprenticeship or military training

Job description

Working Hours:

Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 15:30 (37 hours per week)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated NDT Technician - Level 2 to join a leading aerospace engineering operation. This role will support the Level 3 NDT Technician and Aircraft Maintenance Manager in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) across aircraft maintenance activities.

You will play a key role in ensuring operational performance, maintaining safety standards, and supporting both base and remote maintenance operations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out NDT inspections on aircraft and components in line with regulatory and company requirements
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with maintenance manuals and approved procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all NDT activities
• Support aircraft operations at remote locations, including ad-hoc defect assessments
• Promote a strong safety culture, including a "Just Culture" approach to reporting
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to meet operational targets and deadlines
• Assist the Level 3 NDT Technician with daily team activities, scheduling, and task prioritisation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across NDT processes
• Maintain clean, organised, and compliant working environments
• Deputise for the Level 3 NDT Technician when required

Skills & Experience

• Qualified to one of the following Level 2 certifications:
• BS EN ISO 9712
• EN4179
• Certification in:
• Eddy Current (EC)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Strong NDT and aerospace product knowledge
• Proven NDT experience, ideally within aircraft maintenance
• Familiarity with aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements
• Aerospace industry experience
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MP)
• Fluorescent Dye Penetrant (FPI)
• Radiography (RT)
• OEM or specialist NDT training
• Apprenticeship or military equivalent training
• Experience within continuous improvement environments

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (including ITAR compliance)
• Flexibility to travel, work additional hours, and be on call when required
• Basic understanding of project and financial management
• Competitive salary package
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance (discounted)
• Electric car scheme
• Wellbeing programmes and additional benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, including veterans, service spouses, and individuals requiring reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.