NDT Inspector

  • Optima UK INC Ltd
  • Jan 16, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Job Role: NDT Inspector
Location: Leicester
Shift: AM, PM, Night Shift Rotation
Pay Rate: 18.54 per hour (incl. shift premium)

Benefits:

  • 26 days floating + 7 statutory days (this holiday entitlement increases after 10 years to 27 days)
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Quarterly bonus

About the Company:

Our client manufactures and machines complex highly technical castings for the Aerospace sector.

About the Role:

To complete fluorescent penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection on industrial components in line with strict procedures and specifications.

Key Responsiblites:

  • To inspect work, ensuring that strict conformance is met
  • To sign off batch cards detailing components are in line with specification and meet customer requirements
  • To raise any conformance issues and any relevant paperwork in line with Company procedure
  • To maintain FPI level 2 accreditation as required.
  • First off inspections
  • Receipt inspection (validation of parts returning from subcontract locations)
  • Complete conventional and CMM inspection work as an independent over check for parts
  • Understand engineering drawings for the purpose of inspection
  • Complete visual inspection of parts during the inspection process.
  • Undertake airflow Inspection tasks as required
  • Consistently achieving all area targets as determined by the Cell Manager
  • Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.

About You:

  • Hold a level 2 FPI qualification (desirable)
  • Proven NDT experience (essential)
  • Experience ideally been gained on Aerospace products
  • A solid understanding of engineering drawings and method specifications
  • Ability to use conventional inspection equipment
  • Ability to use CMM machines
  • A sound understanding of inspection techniques (on a variety of products) and proven engineering experience
  • Experience of inspecting to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment Excellent attention to detail
  • Willing to work on a three-shift pattern
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing Company, with demanding targets
  • Ability to produce quality work whilst working under pressure
  • Able to work with little or no supervision
  • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to contribute in a team environment Willing to learn and take on board new skills

Apply:

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