Non-Destructive Testing Records Lead

Babcock International; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Non-Destructive Testing Records Lead to support nuclear operations at Hinkley Point C. This hands-on role requires a quality assurance background in mechanical engineering and strong IT skills. Responsibilities include acting as the main contact for welding records and coordinating with various stakeholders. The position offers a generous benefits package and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical industries such as nuclear or oil and gas.
• Experience in piping (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for welding records.
• Liaise with site and assurance leads to ensure technical accuracy.
• Support the delivery of Lifetime Quality Records documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance or quality control background in mechanical engineering

Strong IT skills and experience with electronic document management systems

Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Education

NDE Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

ONC/HNC/HND/C&G or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

As a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Records Lead, you'll be at the heart of supporting EDF's nuclear operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of fuel route works. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the UK's energy security and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for welding records
• Liaise with site and assurance leads to ensure technical accuracy
• Interface with completions teams regarding Construction Test Packs and End of Erection Status Reports
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely record delivery
• Support the delivery of Lifetime Quality Records documentation
• Onsite, full-time role based at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset, working 37 hours per week

Qualifications

• Quality assurance or quality control background in mechanical engineering
• Experience in piping (desirable)
• Strong IT skills and experience with electronic document management systems
• Experience in safety-critical industries such as nuclear or oil and gas
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• NDE Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• ONC/HNC/HND/C&G or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

Security

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About Cavendish Nuclear

At Cavendish, 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 Records Lead, at Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station's vast network of rooms.

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 Cavendish 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.