NDT Technician (Phased Array and TOFD)

BES Group; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management solutions provider is seeking an NDT Technician to conduct inspections across various sites in the North East. The successful candidate will perform NDT inspections using Phased Array and TOFD methods, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers competitive pay starting from GBP18 per hour, annual salary reviews, and excellent benefits including a company pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year + statutory UK holidays

Annual salary review

Company pension scheme (Up to 8%)

Comprehensive training programme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• PCN Level 2 in TOFD and Phased Array is required.
• IT skills for report writing; training will be provided.
• Good communication and customer service skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Travel across the North East region to conduct inspections.
• Undertake inspections using NDT techniques such as Phased Array and TOFD.
• Interpret and evaluate test results.

Skills

NDT techniques

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

PCN Level 2 in TOFD and Phased Array

Job description

Overview

Who we are in a nutshell. At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. This means it's our job to help keep our customers assets' legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We're able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people. Our bespoke testing solutions are reinforced by our growing network of testing labs, strategically located around the UK. Our highly skilled testing specialists are focused on machinery safety and life extension for our customers. We use a whole range of non-destructive and destructive testing methods, both on site and at our labs.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an NDT Technician with a focus on Phased Array and TOFD. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of NDT inspections to ensure compliance with statutory and/or legislative requirements. The successful candidate will join the South Shields team in our enclosure and also out in the field supporting our customers.

Responsibilities

• Traveling across the North East region, including potential travel across the UK.
• Undertaking and inspections using NDT techniques such as Phased Array and TOFD.
• Working on sites such as the AWL factory, ship yards, manufacturing plants, power stations and gas terminals.
• Providing excellent service to our Customers, including and especially when representing the company on the Customers Site.
• Working on equipment such as compressors, pipework and high pressure gauges.
• Interpret and evaluate test results.
• Carry out all relevant equipment checks and calibrations.
• Collecting, collating and reporting with sketches, where applicable, the result of the NDT examination.
• Present reports containing all relevant information in a factual, comprehensive and unambiguous manner.
• Maintain all records as per specific client contract.
• Utilise different pieces of technology and software to carry out reports and other documentation.
• Work to international standards ensuring requirements within them are met.

What you’ll get

• From GBP18 per hour
• Annual salary review
• Overtime available
• 28 days holiday per year + statutory UK holidays
• An extra day's holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
• Access to our buy holiday scheme
• Company pension scheme (Up to 8%)
• A comprehensive training programme with opportunities for learning different NDT Technicians and progression
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme
• Fundraising support for your chosen charity

To be join our team

To be join our team, you will need:

• A PCN Level 2 in TOFD and Phased Array
• Additional qualifications would be beneficial such as dye pen, MPI or visual inspection
• IT Skills for report writing (training will be provided for specific systems)
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that's what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What\'s more, we're a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don\'t meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we're looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click "Apply". We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it\'s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.