Quality Inspector

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in nuclear safety is seeking a Radiographer in the Reading area. The role involves performing radiography on various products using digital and computed methods while supporting safety procedures. Candidates should hold a relevant certification and ideally have backgrounds in industrial or medical radiography. The company offers competitive salaries starting from £35,720 along with a range of benefits to support personal growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold certifications EN 4179 or equivalent.
• Sound understanding of the NDT profession required.
• Experience in Computed Tomography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiography using various processes including digital and computed.
• Support the Safe System of Work for Radiography.
• Inspect and report on finished items.
• Engage with team to enhance inspection techniques.

Skills

Understanding of NDT

Experience in Industrial Radiography

Experience in Medical Radiography

Knowledge of Computed Tomography

Education

EN 4179 Certification or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that inspects and certifies the quality of Nuclear Weapon products. We are recruiting a Radiographer to join the dynamic friendly team that 'making amazing happen' with X-Rays. Candidates may already be holding certifications EN 4179 or equivalent to levels 1 or 2. We are seeking applicants from Industrial or Medical Radiography backgrounds who have a sound understanding in this NDT profession and if possible, experience in Computed Tomography.

All training will be provided as well as a career path for Certification to advance your career as a non-destructive testing professional. We encourage and support personal growth in a broad range of skills (including other NDT processes) to enable you to fulfil your potential. You will take up the challenge to deliver the radiography service with a friendly team across AWE, inspecting many kinds of Warhead Products.

Radiographer

Salary - Starting from £35,720, depending on skills and experience

Location - Reading Area

Closing date - 14th March 2024

Duties to include:

• Carry out radiography using digital, film and computed radiography processes
• Carry out duties to support the Safe System of Work for Radiography.
• Accept or reject finished items.
• Report inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Carry out inspection duties to meet programme demand and deliver continuous improvement in product quality.
• Work to company deadlines and targets.
• Engagement with the wider team, relevant AWE stakeholders and other functions to enhance inspection techniques. Inspect final products to ensure they are manufactured to a high standard.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave(plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site