Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Dunfermline, Rosyth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Rosyth, Scotland, is seeking a Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector to ensure the structural integrity of naval vessels. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense through quality assurance. Candidates should have experience in NDT and related engineering qualifications, with a strong emphasis on quality control and compliance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Background in welding inspection and NDT required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural and non-destructive testing inspections.
• Perform ultrasonic inspections of welds and components.
• Coordinate Lloyds Register inspections.

Skills

Welding inspection

Ultrasonic testing

Reading engineering drawings

Quality control fundamentals

Strong communication

Education

Recognised engineering trade qualification

Minimum PCN Level 2 in Ultrasonic Testing

Tools

NDT certifications

Coatings inspection certifications

Job description

Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector

Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months

Role ID: SF68656

Shape the future of naval engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Quality Inspector at our Rosyth site.

The role

As an NDT Quality Inspector, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes - the T31 Frigate Programme. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the structural integrity and safety of advanced naval vessels, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your work will directly support national defence and global maritime security, while accelerating your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Conducting structural and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of ship structures
• Performing ultrasonic inspections of welds and components
• Coordinating Lloyds Register inspections and managing their inspection diary
• Carrying out product verification audits and onboard quality investigations
• Operating within a fast-paced shipbuilding environment, supporting the Quality Manager and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday with overtime available at weekends and is based on site at Rosyth.

Essential experience of the NDT Quality Inspector

• Proven experience in heavy manufacturing environments, with fabrication and structural expertise
• Demonstrable background in welding inspection and NDT, ideally ultrasonic testing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Skilled in assessing production and subcontractor work for quality and technical compliance
• Strong understanding of quality control fundamentals

Qualifications for the NDT Quality Inspector

• Recognised engineering trade qualification (e.g. Fabrication, Welding, Shipwright, Marine Engineering) and relevant academic level (HNC/SVQ Level 3)
• Minimum PCN Level 2 in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Additional NDT certifications (e.g. Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing) – Preferred
• Coatings inspection certifications – Preferred

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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