Trainee NDT Technician

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STW (Non Destructive) Ltd is based in Sheffield and offers in-house’ and on-site’ testing services to a varied customer base which include the Chemical, Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Medical, Nuclear and General Engineering industries.

To support our continued expansion and customer demand, the following vacancies have arisen for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our well-established Company.

Trainee NDT Technician, Full Training + Progression + Permanent Job Security + Company Benefits.

The ideal candidate will be an engineer with non-destructive testing experience looking to join a well-established business in a permanent role offering long-term job security, hands-on one-to-one training with industry experts and further career progression.
Candidates without previous NDT experience, who show an enthusiasm for learning, may be considered.
GCSE’s grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and Science are advantageous.
Full training and career progression is available to the right individual.
Brief outline of duties once qualified include, maintaining equipment and calibration system, inspecting and reporting, defect sizing, on and off-site inspections for customers, reading and understanding specifications/procedures/techniques.
Mon-Fri 8hrs a day.
This role will be minimum wage, with a considerable pay-rise once PCN qualified.
Opportunities for further development and training

If you think that this sounds like you and you are excited by this opportunity, then please apply in writing with full C.V to Sue Grayson, Group HR Officer, Bacon Lane, Sheffield, S9 3NH or by email

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