NDT Technician

  • Project Start Recruitment Solutions
  • Apr 02, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client, a leader in innovative engineering solutions, is committed to excellence and delivering high-quality, cost-effective products that meet stringent standards. The Engineering department is at theforefront of this mission, and they are seeking an experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to lead this team to new heights.

COMPANY USP

  • Ultra-tight tolerance and complexity
    They manufacture very high-complexity components for aero-engine, power generation, and airframe applications, often on legacy programmes.

  • Long heritage + experience
    Founded in 1938; decades of working with challenging engineering tasks and legacy systems.

  • Comprehensive capability & special processes in-house
    Their capabilities include machining (turning, milling, grinding), non-destructive testing (NDT), heat treatment, pressure testing, special cleaning, etc. Having these special processes in house gives more control, shorter lead times, and quality consistency.

  • Legacy spares / reverse engineering
    They support legacy engine programmes meaning when parts are no longer in production, Broadway works to reverse engineer or replicate them using modern techniques.

JOB PURPOSE

Perform Testing: Use techniques like dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic, or eddy current testing to check for defects.

  • Inspect Components: Examine parts for cracks, flaws, or inconsistencies that could affect performance or safety.
  • Operate Equipment: Set up, calibrate, and maintain NDT equipment and tools.
  • Analyze Results: Interpret test data and reports to determine if parts meet specifications.
  • Record Keeping: Document inspection results accurately for quality control and compliance.
  • Work Safely: Follow health and safety procedures strictly since some tests involve hazardous materials or environments.
  • Collaborate: Work with production teams, engineers, and quality assurance to ensure defects are addressed.
  • Ensure all activities are exercised in accordance with company policy and procedure (including standard operating, health and safety, and HR procedures).
  • Undertake work ethically, considering needs and concerns of others (especially equality and diversity), effective use of resources, and sustainability.
  • Lead by example with a proactive, ethical, can-do approach aligned with company mission and values.

General Duties

  • Follow company policies and procedures (including health & safety and HR).
  • Work ethically and consider equality, diversity, sustainability, and responsible resource use.
  • Lead by example and demonstrate a proactive, ethical, can-do attitude.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

  • Ability to check components for defects
  • Ability to read technical drawings
  • Good understanding of quality control procedures
  • Effective communication at all levels
  • In-depth knowledge of dye penetrant and magnetic flaw detection

Desirable:

  • Engineering / manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of NDT processes
  • Knowledge of manufacturing techniques
  • Ability to understand engineering drawings

SALARY & BENEFITS

£38k - £50k (depending on shft)

Shift 1

6 2pm or days

Shift 2

£38k + 30%

2pm - 12am M on - Thurs

Overtime available 6am - 10pm Monday to Friday

Overtime weekend x1.5 rates

Plese call Clare on (phone number removed) for more details and please apply to this advert to prompt a call abck