NDT Apprentice
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Company: STRUCTURAL & WELD TESTING (SERVICES) LTD
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Location: Kent, ME10 2BD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000018736
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Application Deadline Date: 08/05/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 1-hour lunch break. Early starts and later finishes may be required for site-based work. Weekend hours may also be required.
Brief Description
During the Non-Destructive Testing Technologies Technician apprenticeship, the applicant will gain PCN qualifications that are internationally recognised. The applicant will also have the opportunity to shadow existing NDT technicians on and off site.
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Operative in three NDT Methods. This includes health and safety training, 1-to-1 mentoring, seminars, practical work experience sessions, and on-the-job training on a monthly basis.
The candidates will keep records of their learning and experience throughout the programme and create an improvement plan for their Portfolio of Evidence to be presented at End Point Assessment.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications may be gained.
Future Prospects
To become a fully qualified NDT technician within a successful authorised inspection body with the opportunity to qualify as a welding inspector.
Vacancy Detail
- Candidate will join an active team and be trained to carry out testing of welds and other components both onsite and within our laboratory
- Methods include ultrasonics and Surface Crack detection techniques
- The candidate will also be trained to cut and prepare samples for examination by means of non-destructive testing and evaluation with equipment such as macroscopic examination and hardness assessment
- Candidate will be expected to maintain workshop cleanliness
- Candidate will help with upkeep in general maintenance and repairs as required
Other Information
A good knowledge of Microsoft software and good grammar are desirable.