NDT Engineer

Job Title:                     Non-Destructive Testing Engineer

Location:                     Ashton Vale, Bristol

Compensation:            Competitive + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF64757

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a NDT Engineer at our Ashton Vale site.

The role

As an NDT Engineer you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be working towards the delivery of weapons stowage and launch systems for submarines to suit a global market.

Day-to-day, you’ll ensure compliance for all NDT operations within the organisation and its supply chain, ensuring proper process is followed in accordance with the relevant governing standards across several projects.

• Review and develop NDT procedures, techniques and written practices.
• Reviewing and interpreting codes, standards and specifications that are relevant to contract requirements.

• Collaborate with other business units within the wider organisation on NDT issues.
• Support the design of new products, providing NDT expertise on suitable inspection techniques, identifying any potential limitations and engineering testing solutions.

• Show a drive for self-development, utilising training to fulfil the role and responsibilities, sharing your knowledge with team members and pushing for team development opportunities.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Ashton Vale and requires regular travel across a range of internal and customer sites on a monthly basis.

Essential experience of the NDT Engineer

• In-depth knowledge of the basic NDT methods and the underlying theory.
• Significant recent and relevant experience in a similar engineering environment.
• Experience of handling high profile strategic projects.

Qualifications for the NDT Engineer

• PCN /ASNT Level 2 or 3 in two or more of the following methods: Visual (VT), Penetrant (PT), Magnetic (MT), Ultrasonic (UT).
• Qualification in Radiographic Testing (RT) and/or Phased Array UT (PAUT) is desirable.
• Experience and qualifications gained through a recognised NDT apprenticeship scheme is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 08/07/2025