Senior NDT Inspector (Rotating Shifts)

Employment; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural steel manufacturer in Thirsk is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector to lead Non-Destructive Testing activities. The role involves ensuring high-quality inspections and compliance with industry standards, while providing technical support and mentoring for junior staff. Candidates should have CSWIP 3.0 certification, PCN Level 2 in MPI and UT, and experience in heavy manufacturing. Competitive hourly rates and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension

Medical Cover

25 days + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Support services

Qualifications

• Proven NDT experience in Heavy Manufacturing.
• Confidence in leading and coordinating NDT activities.
• Ability to validate inspection reports for clarity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate NDT activities during allocated shifts.
• Conduct UT, MPI, PT and VT techniques in compliance with standards.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to juniors.

Skills

NDT techniques

Interpreting standards

Technical support

Mentoring

Education

CSWIP 3.0 certification

PCN Level 2 - MPI & UT

Job description

This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to lead Non-Destructive Testing activities as a Senior NDT Inspector within a modern structural steel manufacturing environment. Working across varied shift patterns, the position involves ensuring high-quality inspection processes, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and supporting operational teams in delivering safe, accurate and efficient testing outcomes.

This role would suit an experienced NDT professional who thrives in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment. It is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, mentoring others, and applying technical expertise to ensure quality and safety. Candidates confident in interpreting standards and working collaboratively with production and engineering teams will excel here.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all NDT activities during allocated shifts, ensuring timely and accurate inspections.
• Conduct and oversee UT, MPI, PT and VT techniques in accordance with relevant standards.
• Review, interpret and apply BS EN ISO, AWS and ASME specifications.
• Validate inspection reports for clarity, accuracy and traceability.
• Provide technical support, guidance and mentoring to junior inspectors and technicians.

Requirements

• CSWIP 3.0 certified
• PCN Level 2 - Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI / MT) & Ultrasonic (UT).
• Proven NDT experience in Heavy Manufacturing

Location

Thirsk

Shift pattern

• Days @ £26.22 per hour - Mon-Thurs 06:30am-16:30pm, Friday 06:30am-12:30pm
• Nights @ £29.87 per hour - Mon-Thus 19:10pm – 06:40am

Benefits

Pension, Medical Cover, 25 days + BH, Cycle to Work, Save as you earn scheme, Counselling & Support, further Benefit schemes.

APPLY NOW! Contact Jacob Golding for further details - 0161 4166249 - [e-mail]