NDT Technician - PCN II

Recruit Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Six-month rolling contract

Long-term potential

Established engineering environment

Involvement in complex products

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking an NDT Technician (PCN Level 2) for a six-month rolling contract in North West England. The role focuses on visual, magnetic particle and penetrant testing of welded components within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Applicants must hold PCN Level 2 and be capable of VT, MT and PT inspections, with strong reporting and traceability skills. Work involves collaboration with welding, fabrication and quality teams on complex assemblies.

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 qualifications are required.
• Certification and practical experience in VT, MT and PT are essential.
• NDT experience in manufacturing, fabrication or engineering is required.
• Experience inspecting welded components and assemblies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of inspection reporting and traceability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual, magnetic particle and penetrant testing.
• Inspect welded components against drawings and acceptance criteria.
• Produce clear and accurate inspection reports.
• Identify, record and report defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Work with welding, fabrication, quality and production teams.
• Maintain material and inspection traceability.
• Follow NDT procedures and written instructions.

Skills

PCN Level 2

VT testing

MT testing

PT testing

Read engineering drawings

Traceability

Independent work

Job description

NDT Technician - PCN Level 2

North West England | £28.57-£38.00 per hour | Six-Month Rolling Contract

A specialist defence engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit an NDT Technician on an initial six-month rolling contract.

The role involves carrying out non-destructive testing on welded and fabricated components within a regulated manufacturing environment. Applicants must hold current PCN Level 2 certification and be qualified to conduct visual, magnetic particle and penetrant testing.

The role

• Carrying out visual testing, magnetic particle testing and penetrant testing
• Inspecting welded and fabricated components against drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria
• Producing clear and accurate inspection reports
• Identifying, recording and reporting defects or non-conformances
• Ensuring testing equipment remains suitable, calibrated and correctly maintained
• Working closely with welding, fabrication, quality and production teams
• Maintaining material and inspection traceability
• Following approved NDT procedures and written instructions
• Working in accordance with quality, health and safety requirements

What you'll need

• Current PCN Level 2 qualifications
• Certification and practical experience in VT, MT and PT
• Previous NDT experience within manufacturing, fabrication or engineering
• Experience inspecting welded components and fabricated assemblies
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Good understanding of inspection reporting and traceability requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Ability to work independently within the limits of approved procedures
• Experience within defence, aerospace, rail, nuclear or another regulated engineering environment would be beneficial.

What's on offer

• £28.57-£38.00 per hour, depending on payment method
• Initial six-month rolling contract
• Long-term contract potential
• Established engineering and manufacturing environment
• Involvement in complex welded and fabricated products

This is a contract opportunity with an established defence engineering manufacturer, carrying out NDT activity on complex components and assemblies where inspection accuracy and traceability are essential.

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