Job Title: Non-Destructive Testing Quality Inspector
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Compensation: £39, - £46, + Benefits + Overtime
Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months
Role ID: SF
Shape the future of naval engineering
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 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Quality Inspector at our Rosyth site.
The role
As an NDT Quality Inspector, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes - the T31 Frigate Programme. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the structural integrity and safety of advanced naval vessels, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your work will directly support national defence and global maritime security, while accelerating your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
Day-to-day you’ll be:
1. Conducting structural and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of ship structures
2. Performing ultrasonic inspections of welds and components
3. Coordinating Lloyds Register inspections and managing their inspection diary
4. Carrying out product verification audits and onboard quality investigations
5. Operating within a fast-paced shipbuilding environment, supporting the Quality Manager and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders
This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday with overtime available at weekends and is based on site at Rosyth.
Essential experience of the NDT Quality Inspector
6. Proven experience in heavy manufacturing environments, with fabrication and structural expertise
7. Demonstrable background in welding inspection and NDT, ideally ultrasonic testing
8. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
9. Skilled in assessing production and subcontractor work for quality and technical compliance
10. Strong understanding of quality control fundamentals
Qualifications for the NDT Quality Inspector
11. Recognised engineering trade qualification (e.g. Fabrication, Welding, Shipwright, Marine Engineering) and relevant academic level (HNC/SVQ Level 3)
12. Minimum PCN Level 2 in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
13. Additional NDT certifications (e.g. Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing) – Preferred
14. Coatings inspection certifications – Preferred
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 .
What we offer
15. Generous holiday allowance
16. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
17. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
18. Employee share scheme
19. Employee shopping savings portal
20. Payment of Professional Fees
21. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
22. 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.
23. ‘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
24. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.