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Level 2 NDT Technician - Night Shift Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00 Location: Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, GB, BS32 9 Additional Info: Any Application Deadline: 2026-12-10T00:15:35.65 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, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries.
We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary Due to 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 aircraft. 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. You will work a core night shift pattern - which includes 33% shift allowance: Monday - Thursday, 20:00 - 06:00. 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.
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements. Maintain 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 + 33% Shift Allowance Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings Industry Leading Pension Scheme, matching contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (GKN contribution up to 12%) Life Assurance: 8 times salary 187.5 hours holiday plus bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme We offer a collaborative, dynamic working environment and a world of opportunity.
We support your career progression with learning and development opportunities. Being part of a global business means your career journey can take you anywhere. We provide challenges and opportunities to innovate in our industry, with top industry training to help you reach your potential. A Great Place to Work Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe success comes from diverse minds working together in an inspiring environment.
Our culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging has earned us The Best Workplace Culture Award. We encourage e