Level 2 NDT Technician

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8 months ago

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Level 2 NDT Technician

Rotating Day/Late/Night - Monday - Friday

Salary: £18.49p/hr (£35.5k)

Wigston (LE18)

We are looking for an experienced level 2 NDT technician who knows their way around visual, dimensional & fluorescent penetrant inspection techniques. With this being an inspection role you will need a keen eye for detail (read the advert)

You will be joining a very well established precision engineering company in their busy inspection department.

The main responsibilities for this role will have you carrying out visual, dimensional, airflow & fluorescent penetrant inspections on industrial & aerospace components, along with carrying out your standard inspections using micrometers, verniers, CMM operating etc.

Rotating shift times

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)
Night (Mon to Thursday 21:45 - 05:45, Friday 15:45 - 20:45)What is needed from you?

You need to have a level 2 FPI qualification - this essential. Do not apply without this
Previous experience as an NDT inspector.
Experience operating CMM machines & inspection equipment.
Previous experience working to micron tolerances.What do you get out of this?

Basic of £15.28 + shift premium - £18.49p/hr (paid on all shifts)
Enhanced rate for overtime
Quarterly discretionary bonus.
Proper benefits package.
Social events
26 days holidayThis 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.

If 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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