Radiographer L2

Chalgrove
1 week ago
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Job title: Radiographer L2
Location: Chalgrove
Salary: £42,477 - £52,500pa

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. We are working with the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world's most advanced military aircraft. Their mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

Join them on this mission as a Level 2 X-Ray Technician within the friendly and supportive Operations department, based in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire.

What you'll be doing

The Level 2 X-Ray Technician role is a specialist opportunity, and the scope of the position has a significant impact within the Operations team. Key responsibilities include the x-raying of cartridge assemblies and rocket motors, viewing and assessing to ensure all components meet stringent acceptance criteria in accordance with company procedures. Another responsibility of the role includes Leak Testing of cartridges using a mass spectrometer to agreed test limits.
The Radiography Department is continuing to grow and we are excited to be receiving our first of two Computed Tomography (CT) machines to aid us in out mission to provide the very best quality product to our customers.

As a Level 2 X-Ray Technician, you'll input and conform to risk assessments, explosive safety processes and procedures, and support with audit and safety standards. This role has a focus with health and safety procedures, so experience of working in similar environments would be beneficial.

Part of this role will support the Cell Leader within the Operations team to document, support and learn competencies and skills to agreed plans.

Characteristics & Skills

Seasoned experience within similar NDT / X-ray roles.
Proven capabilities of using digital X-ray systems.
ASNT/PCN Level 2 certification.
Proven self-inspection experience and understanding/interpretation of relevant test ATP, QAI and relevant X-ray techniques.
Comfortable working under time pressures to balance priorities to agreed deadlines.
Excellent team player and communication skills.
Level 3 qualifications advantageous (not essential).Your benefits in detail

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
Personalised training and development plan.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Workplace Nursery Benefit.
Cycle to work scheme

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