NDT Apprentice

  • Company: SPS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
  • Location: Leicester, LE4 9HX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,431.44 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000023771
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm with 30-minutes lunch, Friday 8am - 1pm with 20-minutes lunc

Brief Description

During the Non-Destructive Testing Apprenticeship, the applicant will gain a PCN qualification that is 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 Operator in one NDT Method. This includes health and safety training, 1-to-1 mentoring, seminars, practical work experience sessions, and on-the-job training

  • The candidates will keep records of their learning and experience throughout the programme and create a project report. The project will then be presented at the end-point assessment

  • On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications may be gained


Qualifications include:



  • Internationally recognised certification in Level 2 Magnetic Testing or Level 2 Penetrant Testing

  • Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Future Prospects

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • Data input into the internally designed test computer system

  • Inspect SPS product for relevant indications using the following NDT techniques

  • Fluorescent magnetic particle bench

  • Post emulsified fluorescent penetrant inspection

  • Refer indication found to the SPS Laboratory and liaise where necessary on the nature of the defects

  • Perform necessary control checks on the equipment at SPS

  • Maintain required quality data

  • Maintain required personal accreditation via regular eye tests, examination and appraisal as administered by SPS

  • Move completed work to next staging area

  • Other duties as assigned

Other Information

Ideally the candidate will work in a systematic way to ensure steady workflow is completed on time, have the ability to maintain paper and electronic records and communicate decisions and problems.

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