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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

NDT Operative

Competitive Salary + Progression + Global Client Base + Permanent Job Security + Company Benefits

Esher, Surrey

Do you have Non-Destructive Testing experience looking to join an industry-leading company offering permanent job security and career progression?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of industry professionals working on exciting projects for a global client base.

This market-leading business are specialists within the aerospace sector working with an approved list of the biggest aerospace clients around the globe. This company have a reputation for investing in and retaining their staff long-term.

In this exciting workshop-based role you will be complete non-destructive testing methods on plating for aerospace projects. Training, further skill development and career progression is available to the right individual.

The ideal candidate will have NDT or magnetic floor detection experience looking to join a well-established business in a permanent role offering long-term job security, further skill development and career progression.

The Role:

Non-Destructive Testing of Aerospace Parts
Further Training & Progression
Mon - Thurs, 07.30 - 16.30 & Fri, 07.30 - 12.30The Person:

Non-Destructive Testing or Magnetic Floor Detection Experience
Commutable to Esher
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Durrant at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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