Trainee Radiographic Technician

Element Materials Technology; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company in Dudley is looking for a Trainee Radiographic Technician. The role offers full training in assisting radiographic tests used in the Aerospace and defense sectors. Candidates with a background in mathematics, science, or mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include manual handling, preparing test setups, and maintaining equipment. This is a unique opportunity to build a career in a fast-growing field with a commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Training provided

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Background in maths, science, or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Able to follow written procedures and protocols.
• Basic knowledge in radiographic testing techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with radiographic tests and prepare components.
• Perform manual handling and maintenance of test equipment.
• Follow safety protocols during testing procedures.

Skills

Initiative

Decision making

Manual handling

Technical problem solving

Education

Good level in maths or science

Mechanical engineering background

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Trainee Radiographic Technician to work at our facility in Dudley 39 hrs 6am-2pm Monday- Friday and 2pm-10pm Monday- Friday (no lunch) Paid 20 min break. You will be responsible for assisting radiographic testing on components and parts used in Aerospace and the defence sector. Any background in engineering will be considered for this role as full training will be provided. Come and Join Element in 2025 and Make Tomorrow Safer Than Today!

Responsibilities

• Assist radiography (X-ray & Gamma) tests in accordance with written company procedures
• A high proportion of manual handling of components is required
• Help prepare components for test setup and adjust test equipment
• Assist in the maintenance of related test equipment and tools in good working conditionCompletion of assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner

Skills / Qualifications

• Ideally educated to a good level in maths science or mechanical engineering
• Takes the initiative
• Able to decide on and implement appropriate testing methods and protocols
• Leads and assigns the work of others when needed
• Adapt at managing job priority and work time in accordance with targets / goals set by supervisor
• Under the close guidance of advanced Engineers works on well delineated technical issues
• Has a clearly demonstrated ability to apply an array of testing techniques in a rational and practical style to help examine issues and build solutions
• We are keen to hear from candidates from a mechanical engineering scientific background who would love a unique career working for a Testing Inspection and Certification company

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 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 worlds 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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