Trainee NDT Technician

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a remarkable opportunity for individuals to kickstart their career as a Trainee NDT Technician. This role provides structured training and hands-on experience in Non-Destructive Testing within a supportive environment. You will gain valuable skills in quality control and inspection techniques, ensuring compliance with technical specifications. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on quality, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in a respected global engineering company. Don't miss your chance to join a team where your contributions matter!

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Free Onsite Parking

Structured Training and Development Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to learn technical aspects of NDT.
• Background in manufacturing or engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undergo on-the-job training for NDT inspection duties.
• Support quality checks and maintain testing equipment.

Skills

Technical Learning Ability

Manufacturing/Engineering Background

Quality Appreciation

Hands-on Precision Work

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly respected global engineering company offering a rare opportunity for the right candidate to start a career in NDT as a Trainee, progressing to fully qualified Technician in a world-class manufacturing environment. No prior NDT experience needed!

This is a business known for its stability, commitment to high standards, and long-standing investment in employee development. With structured training plans, hands-on mentoring, and access to industry-recognised qualifications, it's the perfect place to launch a technically focused career in a supportive and professional environment. You'll join a company where quality matters, learning is valued, and long-term careers are built.

This is what you'll be doing

This is a three shift role, working weeks of 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am.

As a Trainee NDT Technician, you'll have a structured learning programme to become a fully qualified Non-Destructive Testing professional, gaining hands-on experience in quality control and inspection techniques within a manufacturing environment. You will:

• Undertake on-the-job training over the first 6 months to learn key inspection duties
• Support in performing in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with technical specifications
• Participate in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of components under supervision
• Assist with recording and evaluating test results, contributing to inspection reports
• Highlight non-conformances and support continuous improvement efforts
• Learn to maintain and calibrate testing equipment to meet compliance standards
• Develop an understanding of materials, their manufacturing processes, and their impact on final product quality
• Collaborate with internal teams to uphold the highest standards of product and process quality

What you'll need to bring

• A proven ability to learn the technical aspects involved
• A background in manufacturing/engineering
• Evidence of an appreciation of quality
• An aptitude for hands on, precise work
• A great work ethic and evidence of problem solving
• Confident communicator and team player

And this is what you'll get in return

• Fantastic salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Structured training and development programme
• Opportunity to work with a global engineering leader

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as Trainee NDT Technician, apply now.

Please note: Whilst we do our best to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee contact for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.