Senior NDT Inspector - UT 3.7/3.8

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector in Thirsk. The role involves leading Non-Destructive Testing activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be CSWIP 3.0 certified and have experience in heavy manufacturing. Shift options are available for days and nights, with competitive hourly pay and benefits including pension, medical cover, and additional schemes.

Benefits

Pension

Medical Cover

25 days plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work

Save as you earn scheme

Counselling & Support

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.0 certified is mandatory.
• PCN Level 2 for MPI and Ultrasonic techniques required.
• Proven NDT experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDT activities and ensure inspections are timely and accurate.
• Conduct and oversee various NDT techniques according to standards.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

NDT techniques

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Standards interpretation

Education

CSWIP 3.0 certification

PCN Level 2 - MPI & Ultrasonic

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) 3.7, 3.8 or 3.9
• Proven NDT experience in Heavy Manufacturing

Location: Thirsk

Permanent

Choice of Days or Nights

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.