Apprentice Non-Destructive Tester (NDT)

About this opportunity

An excellent apprenticeship opportunity has arisen at an established, highly successful company servicing wheels for the air industry. The successful applicant will receive level 3 training in mechanical engineering, working with the non-destructive.

A normal day would include:
Working with qualified non-destructive testing inspectors to aid them in their inspection work
Washing and preparing aircraft parts for NDT inspection
earning different NDT methods i.e. dye penetrant inspection (DPI) and magnetic particle inspection (MPI) and work towards an EN4179 level 2 qualification
Learning and completing basic quality control practices relevant to NDT bay
Working on post wash NDT inspected parts and dispatching to relevant department for post processing
General housekeeping and maintenance of the NDT bay

Wage Progression:
Your salary will be reviewed constantly throughout the duration of your apprenticeship.

What you could go on to do:
To become a fully qualified NDT engineer, completing level 3 engineering training.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team.

You will then have the opportunity to find out:
More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE maths and English grades A-C (4 and above)
An engineering qualification would be an advantage

Personal Qualities

Strong work ethic
Dependable
Exceptional safety and quality awareness
Mechanical aptitude
Adaptable to changing schedules
Exceptional attention to detail
Team work
Ability to follow directions and procedures

Skills

Able to speak and write clearly and informatively, and respond well to questions
Can demonstrate accuracy and look for ways to improve and promote quality
Can adapt to changes in the work environment
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Able to absorb and process information quickly
Can conduct themselves in a professional manner
Can balance team and individual responsibilities, contributing to building a positive team spirit
Able to work to fully understand and implement company policies and procedures
Is consistent at work and on time, takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments