Trainee NDT Technician - 3 shifts
£29,000 rising to £32,000
Swansea
Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly respected global engineering company offering a rare opportunity for the right candidate to start a career in NDT as a Trainee, progressing to fully qualified Technician in a world-class manufacturing environment. No prior NDT experience needed!
This is a business known for its stability, commitment to high standards, and long-standing investment in employee development. With structured training plans, hands-on mentoring, and access to industry-recognised qualifications, it's the perfect place to launch a technically focused career in a supportive and professional environment. You'll join a company where quality matters, learning is valued, and long-term careers are built.
This is what you'll be doing
This is a three shift role, working weeks of 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am.
As a Trainee NDT Technician, you'll have a structured learning programme to become a fully qualified Non-Destructive Testing professional, gaining hands-on experience in quality control and inspection techniques within a manufacturing environment. You will:
Undertake on-the-job training over the first 6 months to learn key inspection duties
Support in performing in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with technical specifications
Participate in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of components under supervision
Assist with recording and evaluating test results, contributing to inspection reports
Highlight non-conformances and support continuous improvement efforts
Learn to maintain and calibrate testing equipment to meet compliance standards
Develop an understanding of materials, their manufacturing processes, and their impact on final product quality
Collaborate with internal teams to uphold the highest standards of product and process quality
What you'll need to bring
A proven ability to learn the technical aspects involved
A background in manufacturing/engineering
Evidence of an appreciation of quality
An aptitude for hands on, precise work
A great work ethic and evidence of problem solving
Confident communicator and team player
And this is what you'll get in return
Fantastic salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension
Flexible benefits scheme
Free onsite parking
Structured training and development programme
Opportunity to work with a global engineering leader
Are you up to the challenge?
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to succeed as Trainee NDT Technician, apply now.
Please note: Whilst we do our best to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, we cannot guarantee contact for every role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities