Experienced NDT Inspector

Wigston Parva

1 year ago

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NDT Inspector

Rotating Day/Late Monday - Friday

Salary: £18.18p/hr

Wigston (LE18)

PERMANENT JOB :- No Part Time or Student Options

STOP : you must have experience as an NDT inspector to be considered - without this, you may be automatically rejected

We are looking for an experienced NDT Inspector who is well versed in visual, dimensional & fluorescent penetrant inspection techniques.

This permanent role is an amazing opportunity to join a global company specialising in the aerospace & industrial sectors. A company that actually wants to develop you and build you up more and more - This role is actually available due to an internal promotion.

To get the elephant in the room out of the way, it is working on a rotating shift pattern

Days (Mon to Thurs 05:45 - 13:45, Friday 05:45-10:45)
Late (Mon to Thurs 13:45 - 21:45, Fridays 10:45 - 15:45)What will you be doing?

Carrying out a variety of inspections such as visual, dimensional, airflow, reciept & fluorescent penetrant.
Operating CMM machines to carry out inspections.
Using conventional inspection equipment (micrometers, verniers etc.)
Sign off batch cards
Maintain FPI Level 2 accreditationWhat is needed from you?

You need to have a level 2 FPI qualification.
Previous experience as an NDT inspector (ideally in aerospace).
Experience operating CMM machines & inspection equipment.
Previous experience working to tight tolerances (microns)What do you get out of this?

Basic of £15.28 + shift premium - £18.18p/hr (paid on both shifts)
Enhanced rate for overtime
Quarterly discretionary bonus.
Proper benefits package.
Social events
26 days holidayIf you have the skills and the knowledge to just walk in crack on and nail the job apply now.

APPLY NOW - Applying is easy, and there are 2 ways to do it:

Have you read the job advert and feel that you are the perfect person? If that's the case, then give Nathan Carlow a call at SolviT Recruitment NOW on (01455) (phone number removed).
Do you have experience but are not sure it's enough? Then reply to this advert with your CV, and we can tell you.#WeCanSolviT

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