NDT Technician - Level 2

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early Friday finish

25 days holiday

Annual bonus and shares

Pension with match

Onsite parking & EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bike storage & showers

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Safran Gloucester is seeking a skilled Level 2 NDT Technician to join the Engineering Materials Laboratory. You will perform NDT inspections on production components to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and company standards, in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You will use MPI, PT and AEI methods, process components per procedures, and support NCR investigations, calibration, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NDT certification current or within last 12 months in EN4179, NAS410, ASNT or PCN.
• Experience performing NDT inspections in manufacturing, aerospace or regulated environments.
• Ability to interpret procedures, specifications and quality requirements.
• Willingness to work a rotating 3-shift pattern (days, bridging, nights).

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 2 NDT inspections using MPI, PT and AEI.
• Process production components per approved inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Investigate and inspect components from production, test and in-service environments.
• Support non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Liaise with internal customers, engineering and quality teams.
• Support calibration and monitoring of NDT equipment and processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and certification documentation.
• Work effectively within a team and participate in a rotating 3-shift pattern.

Skills

Level 2 NDT

MPI

PT

AEI

EN4179 NAS410

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Level 2 NDT Technician to join our Engineering Materials Laboratory team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on production components, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting product integrity, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Resposibilities

• Perform Level 2 NDT inspections using Magnetic Flaw Detection (MPI), Penetrant Flaw Detection (PT), and Acid Etch Inspection (AEI).
• Process production components in accordance with approved inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Investigate and inspect components from production, test, and in-service environments.
• Support non-conformance investigations and corrective action activities.
• Liaise with internal customers, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the NDT department.
• Assist with NADCAP audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Monitor and support calibration of NDT equipment and processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and certification documentation.
• Work effectively within a team and participate in a rotating 3-shift pattern.
• Level 2 NDT certification (current or held within the last 12 months) in EN4179, NAS410, ASNT, or PCN.
• Qualified in at least one of the following inspection methods:
  • Magnetic Flaw Detection (MPI/MFD)
  • Penetrant Flaw Detection (PT/PFD)
  • Acid Etch Inspection (AEI)
• Experience performing NDT inspections within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or similar regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and supporting corrective actions.
• Ability to work a rotating 3-shift pattern (days, bridging shift, nights).

Desirable skills

• Certifications in all three core NDT disciplines (MPI, PT, and AEI).
• Completed engineering apprenticeship.
• ONC/HNC qualification in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with NADCAP audits.
• Knowledge of Titanium Acid Etch Inspection and/or Barkhausen Noise Inspection.
• Experience supporting equipment calibration and continuous improvement activities.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's 'World's Best Companies 2025' ranking. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems? Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide. Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us.

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different

We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.