Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering company in Rosyth is seeking a Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector to contribute to national defence and global maritime security. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy manufacturing, with expertise in welding inspection and NDT. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy manufacturing environments with fabrication 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 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural and non-destructive testing inspections of ship structures.
• Perform ultrasonic inspections of welds and components.
• Coordinate Lloyds Register inspections and manage their inspection diary.
• Carry out product verification audits and onboard quality investigations.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing experience

Welding inspection and NDT

Reading engineering drawings

Quality assurance skills

Understanding of quality control fundamentals

Education

Recognised engineering trade qualification

PCN Level 2 in Ultrasonic Testing

Additional NDT certifications

Coatings inspection certifications

Job description

Job Title

Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector

Location

Rosyth, Fife

Compensation

£39,327 - £46,064 + Benefits + Overtime

Role Type

Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months

Role ID

SF68656

Overview

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

• Generous holiday allowance
• 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 email [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.

Closing date

04/11/2025