Level 2 Radiographer; NDT

Job Summary

We are looking for a Radiographer to join our Test Department at the GKN Filton site. You will operate a radiographic facility unsupervised, performing RT & DRT inspections on aircraft and non-aircraft components, and certify products meet specified criteria.

The role requires a 36‑hour workweek, rotating between Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday in week 1 and Wednesday, Thursday in week 2, with shifts from 7 am to 7 pm.

You will:

• Create Radiography Testing (RT) & Digital Radiographic Testing instructions as required
• Perform RT & DRT inspections
• Provide reports on Non‑Destructive Testing matters as required
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as required
• Comply with all health & safety requirements
• Ensure radiation safety
• Supervise Level 1 and RT trainees as applicable
• Ensure all relevant process control checks are carried out

• Interface with customers and auditing bodies (NADCAP, LRQA, etc.) to support the auditing process
• Perform penetrant tests on various aircraft materials, components and structures
• Train unqualified personnel in NDT method
• Write procedures, instructions and techniques as required
• Perform control checks on test method capability
• Advise customers of test results

Essential:

• An engineering or technical background within aerospace
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office IT packages
• Ability to produce concise reports on test results and discuss with stakeholders of all levels
• Knowledge of material specifications and associated testing criteria

Desirable:

• Qualified to EN4179 Level 2 Aerospace DRT & RT Combined
• Classed as a radiation worker in accordance with IRR 2017
• Trained Radiation Production Supervisor (RPS)

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry leading pension scheme – match contributions on a 1 : 1.5 basis, max employer contributions 12%
• Life assurance 8 × salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish a half‑day on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP clinic for you and immediate family
• Collaborative, dynamic working environment

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