NDE Engineer

NDE Engineer (Non Destructive Examination)
Clyde, Faslane
Salary £32,000-£36,449

About the Role

At HMNB Clyde, we manage a number of activities on behalf of the MOD and currently we're looking for a NDE Engineer to join us. We provide highly specialised engineering support services, including operational maintenance, upgrades and repair to ships and submarines and submarine operator and maintainer training for the Royal Navy's Astute Class submarines.

Specific responsibilities will involve conducting a range of Non Destructive Examination activities which may include visual inspection, radiography, dye penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing and other specialist techniques.

This is an exciting position within a wide, varied department supporting submarines with opportunities for enhanced learning and internal growth.

What do I need to do the role?

You will have a relevant qualification in an engineering discipline within Constructive, Mechanical or other.
Qualified to PCN Level 2 Radiography is essential.
At least 2 other PCN Level 2 qualifications would be desirable.

You will also have in depth NDT experience and come from an engineering/welding background.

What else do I need to know?

This role is based at HM Naval Base Clyde, located 6 miles north of Helensburgh in the West of Scotland. We are well placed for commuter links to Glasgow and the wider region, with easy access for car and public transport.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

About Babcock International
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.
We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

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