NDT Apprentice
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Company: SPS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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Location: Leicester, LE4 9HX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,431.44 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000023771
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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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.