NDT Engineer
Salary £31,615

About the role
The role of a NDT Engineer is a Nuclear Implicated Post and all applicants must be willing to become classified radiation workers. There will be a need to gain nationally recognised PCN qualifications in various NDT disciplines at an approved external test centre and there may be a requirement for off-site working.

You must be prepared to work permanent shift work including weekends on a shift roster, and possess a flexible approach to working patterns.

The role is to carry out all forms of NDT to a given specification and censor the results to the applicable acceptance standards. You will also be expected to carry out Team Leader duties supervising a mixed team of Babcock and contract staff engaged in carrying out radiographic examinations.

What do I need to do the role?
You will have a good knowledge of platform pipe systems and structures, and the materials from which they are constructed and knowledge of NDT processes and their application with a good level of computer literacy would be an advantage.

You will have a pro-active approach to problem solving and must be able to work in either a team environment or by using your own initiative.

You must hold a Craft/Technical apprenticeship and have experience within Ship/Submarine fabrication or refit experience in an engineering discipline, or previous experience in NDT, preferably in an engineering field.

ONC (Constructive/Mechanical based) in an engineering discipline or multi-disciplined PCN level 2 qualifications is desirable.

About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock 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.

You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - It's why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.

Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

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

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