Trainee / NDT Technician

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Cycle scheme

Onsite refreshments

Refer a friend bonus

Perks At Work discount

Job summary

Element Materials Technology Ltd. is seeking a Trainee / NDT Technician for our Dudley facility. The role involves performing dye penetrant and MPI inspections to support production quality and compliance, with full training provided for those starting in NDT.

We welcome applicants from both experienced technicians and those beginning a career in NDT. The position emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and collaboration with production and quality teams at our Dudley site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection for qualified candidates
• For trainees: an interest in engineering/manufacturing with a willingness to learn NDT techniques (full training provided)
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and good communication skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality standards

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections (dye penetrant and MPI) on-site at the Dudley plant
• Accurately record, analyse, and report results in line with procedures and standards
• Support production and quality teams with feedback on inspection outcomes
• Maintain inspection equipment, tools, and records in good working order
• Follow health & safety protocols and promote safe working practices
• Participate in training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Carry out other duties as required by the business

Skills

Dye penetrant inspection

MPI inspection

Willingness to learn NDT

Basic computer literacy

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Trainee / NDT Technician to join our team at our Dudley facility. This role involves performing dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspections within our plant to support production quality and compliance. We welcome applications from both experienced technicians and those looking to start a career in NDT with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections (dye penetrant and MPI) on-site at the Dudley plant.
• Accurately record, analyse, and report results in line with procedures and standards
• Support production and quality teams with clear feedback on inspection outcomes
• Maintain inspection equipment, tools, and records in good working order
• Follow health & safety protocols and promote safe working practices
• Participate in training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Carry out other duties as required by the business

Skills / Qualifications

• For qualified candidates: Minimum 2 years’ experience in dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection

• For trainees: An interest in engineering/manufacturing with a willingness to learn NDT techniques (full training provided)

• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and good communication skills.

• Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality standards

• The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo the following checks once offered; UK right to work, identity confirmation, 3 year employment history and criminal record check

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme employer contribution up to 6% / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the world’s most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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