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Level 2 NDT Technician - Day Shift 2026-09-10T00:00:00 Bradley Stoke Gloucestershire GB BS32 9 Any 2026-12-09T21:07:38.393 Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries.
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Job Summary Due to a continued growth in business, we have an exciting and career defining opportunity for a Level 2 NDT Technician to join the team in Western Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts. The successful applicant will inspect and evaluate the A350XWB and A400M carbon wing spars and their associated components throughout the manufacturing process.
These inspections will utilize semi-automated and manual phased array and conventional pulse echo ultrasonic testing techniques. The successful candidate will work a 7 day fortnight shift pattern, which includes 28% shift allowance: WK1: Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday; WK2: Wednesday / Thursday. How You'll Contribute Carry out Semi-Automated, Manual Phased Array and Manual Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composite wing spars and associated components.
Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements Maintenance of aerospace quality standards Provide support as required to the NDT Level 3 Communicate with customers and suppliers as required Provide reports on Non-Destructive Testing matters What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion, expertise and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Have documented evidence of classroom training and work experience hours sufficient to gain EN4179 Level 2 qualification in the Ultrasonic Inspection of carbon fibre composites Ability to read engineering drawings and be mathematically proficient in the utilisation and transposition of various formulae Understanding of composite manufacture gained in the Aerospace industry Understanding and adherence to aerospace quality standards A team player with the ability to work alone in the continuous improvement of NDT processes and documentation Willing to work at customer sites as required What We'll Offer Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits: A competitive salary + 28% Shift Allowance Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings Industry Leading Pension Scheme (match contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis; GKN Contribution up to 12%) Life Assurance 8 x salary 187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
As well as a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We support your career progression with learning and development opportunities. Being part of a global business means you never know where your career journey may take you. We offer fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that leads in aerospace industry innovation, with some of the best training on offer.
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