Trainee NDT Inspector

NDT Personnel Ltd; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NDT service provider in Stansted Mountfitchet is seeking a Trainee NDT Inspector to join their team. This role offers an immersive learning environment focused on Non-Destructive Testing methods. Candidates should have a keen interest in aviation, ideally possess aerospace engineering qualifications, and be willing to travel and work flexible hours. The initial salary is around £32k OTE, with potential earnings reaching £55k-£60k once fully qualified.

Benefits

Fully-funded NDT qualifications

BUPA health insurance

5% matched pension contribution

Incremental pay increases during training

Opportunity for travel

Qualifications

• Ideally have worked in the aviation sector or Part 145 organisation.
• Willing to work unsociable hours, including nights and weekends.
• Full driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training in multiple methods within NDT.
• Active involvement in learning inspection techniques.
• Hands-on approach during OJT (on the job training).

Skills

Keen and ambitious

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Thirst for travel

Education

Aerospace engineering related qualifications

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in carving a career in NDT? Our sister company, Morgan Ward NDT Ltd, has fast become one of the world's most renowned providers of Non-Destructive Testing services to the aerospace and general engineering sectors. Enjoying the success of exponential growth, and having already successfully recruited multiple trainees across the company's sites in the UK and Europe in 2025, Morgan Ward NDT Ltd is searching for a Trainee NDT Inspector to build on its established team in Stansted, Essex.

Responsibilities

You'll undertake training in multiple methods within the field of NDT, with a hands-on approach throughout your OJT (on the job training) and active involvement in learning inspection techniques within an MRO environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally have worked in the aviation sector / Part 145 organisation in any capacity OR
• Have finished college / uni with aerospace engineering related qualifications
• Interested in achieving at least 3 NDT Level 2's in an on-wing environment
• Keen and ambitious
• Able to follow instructions and work closely with others
• A thirst for travel and happy to work away
• Willing to work unsociable hours, including nights and weekends
• Full driver's licence

Benefits

• Learn NDT (PT, UT, ET) on the job in accordance with EN4179 and gain fully-funded qualifications
• Supportive learning environment alongside some of the most experienced peers in aviation NDT
• The chance to work with multiple types of aircraft over the course of your career with the company
• Lots of opportunity for travel, including some very exotic locations
• An immersive work environment (hangar location)

The position attracts circa £32kOTE, which includes a basic hourly rate (based on 40 hours p/week), overtime, and a discretionary annual bonus, and you can expect incremental pay increases throughout your training, too; the company also offers BUPA, 5% matched pension contribution, and other enhanced benefits. Once fully qualified with relevant experience, you can expect your earning potential to be in the region of £55k-£60k.

If you're looking for a new challenge, share enthusiasm for making a difference with your work and thrive on personal growth and development, send your CV with a covering note about what makes you tick and why this role has your name written all over it, and let's have a chat