Trainee Base NDT Technician

CAN Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CAN Group (Aberdeen) is seeking a Trainee NDT Technician for its Base NDT department. The role offers structured training and career development in NDT, with a clear pathway from trainee to skilled technician.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime and offshore travel. Candidates should be prepared for offshore/offshore safety training and to work across onshore sites as required.

Qualifications

• Higher Grade (or equivalent) passes in English, Mathematics and a Science/Technology based subject.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and highly self-motivated.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Possess a positive and mature attitude.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal/client interfacing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn bespoke databases.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to pass the mandatory medical and offshore survival training.
• Willingness to travel to offshore/onshore sites when required.
• Willingness to develop professionally and attend courses.

Responsibilities

• Support the Base NDT department on development tasks.
• Participate in structured training and mentoring.
• Travel offshore/onshore sites as required by the role.
• Develop and expand NDT knowledge and skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Flexible approach

Willingness to travel

Education

Higher Grade English, Maths and Science/Tech (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning bespoke databases

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee NDT Technician for a development role in our Base NDT department at our Aberdeen facility. As well as working within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, the successful candidate will enjoy structured training and career development in the field of NDT.

This role is a full-time position working Monday to Friday; overtime may be required as well as offshore and nationwide travel as part of the role.

Candidates should possess the following skills, however as this is a Trainee role, training and mentoring will be provided:

• Good educational background with Higher Grade (or equivalent) passes in English, Mathematics and a Science / Technology based subject.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and highly self-motivated
• Flexible approach to working
• Possess a positive and mature attitude
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal/client interfacing skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and ability to learn and operate bespoke databases
• Possess a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles & practices
• Ability to pass the mandatory medical and offshore survival training
• Willingness to travel to offshore/onshore sites when required
• Willingness and capability to build on existing skills and develop professionally
• Willingness to attend courses as and when required
• Degree / HNC / HND qualified in, or working towards, an Engineering Science discipline
• Knowledge of Inspection and NDT techniques and their application in industry

Candidates must live within commuting distance of CAN's Aberdeen Office and hold a full UK Driving Licence.