Level 2 NDT Technician

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

Why Work at Safran? Your Wellbeing & Benefits:

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
*Early finish on Fridays
*Competitive salary and annual bonus
*25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
*Flexible working options
*Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
*Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
*Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
*Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Join Us as an NDT Technician

In this specialist role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the integrity and quality of our production components. Working across multiple Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) disciplines, you'll support both in‑service investigations and development testing, while contributing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Rotating across day, bridging and night shifts, you'll be part of a skilled and collaborative team committed to maintaining the highest standards in safety, performance and reliability.

What you'll be doing

*Carry out Magnetic Flaw Detection, Penetrant Flaw Detection and Acid Etch Inspection of steel components as part of the core NDT process flow.
*Support investigations from in service and test environments in collaboration with the Engineering Materials Laboratory and Test Engineering teams.
*Undertake additional disciplines such as Acid Etch Inspection for titanium alloys and Barkhausen Noise Inspection as required.
*Work closely with internal customers to support corrective actions and resolve non conformances.
*Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support NADCAP audit activity and assist with calibration oversight across NDT equipment.

What you'll bring

*Completion of an engineering apprenticeship and qualification to at least ONC/HNC level in mechanical or production engineering.
*Current or recent (within the last 12 months) Level 2 NDT certification in at least one of: Magnetic, Penetrant or Acid Etch inspection methods under EN4179, NAS410, ASNT or PCN-ideally holding all three.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams.
*A proactive mindset, with the initiative to solve problems and support process improvements.
*Flexibility to rotate across day, bridging and night shifts as part of the wider NDT team.

Join Us

Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check