Non-Destructive Testing Engineer

Non-Destructive Testing Specialist Engineer

Non-Destructive Testing Engineer NDT Research & Technology

Location: Port Talbot, Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Job Profile: Specialist Professional - NDT

Salary/annum: £42,159 - £66,250

Reference number: 208/23

Closing Date: 20 October 2024

Note: Applicants might receive offers and undergo interviews before the deadline, although the position will remain available for at least seven days. We recommend submitting your application for this role as soon as you can during the recruitment process, prior to the closing date.

Description of role:

TWI are seeking to appoint an experienced “Non-Destructive Testing” Specialist Engineer to support the “NDT Research & Technology” (NRT) Section of the NDT Group. This role is hybrid- with minimum of two days per week at our Port Talbot office.

This work will include in-house and customer project support, authoring and review of NDT and project documentation, support to research programmes and inspection technique development, development of procedures and standards, business development, mentoring and delivery of state-of-the art advanced NDT projects.

The NDT Engineer will have previous practical NDT experience, a minimum of CSWIP/PCN Level 2 qualification in at least one major NDT method, an appropriate qualification at degree level or significant demonstrable experience in the application of NDT in industry, extensive knowledge in NDT and will have gained or be working towards chartered engineer status.

The NRT section delivers a broad range of projects to an international customer base often with competing demands and the requirement to co-ordinate multiple priorities in a fast paced, continually changing environment. As a NDT Engineer in our team, you will propose, manage and deliver projects for our customers, as well as supporting day-to-day customer enquiries. To be successful you will need to: 

• Develop expertise and innovations aligned to Industrial Member needs in order to differentiate TWI from competitors, often being asked to solve NDT enquiries related to inspection of challenging materials, complex geometries or within hazardous environments;
• Commit to providing technical excellence with effective communication and interpersonal skills,
• Demonstrate a strong track record for effective Project Management, scoping of work and authoring of technical reports to a high standard;
• Work with peers on your own initiative and act as a mentor to develop less experienced TWI technologists;
• Maintain projects to a high level of safety, quality and technical excellence while ensuring time, cost and delivery targets are met;
• Proactively develop a pipeline of new business, engaging with potential customers, colleagues in other business units and the business development function;
• Remain flexible to the needs of the business, supporting the team to deliver project work in times of high demand whether this is a desk based, laboratory or on-site requirement;
• Be aware and understand your role in health and safety.

Travel:

This position will require travel on a short term basis to our clients within the UK according to the demand of your project work and client interactions.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

For further details, please click on the Job Description link below:

https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JD-NDT-Engineer.pdf

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers