NDT X-Ray Level 2 Technician

Job Title: NDT X-Ray Technician (Level II)
Sector: Aerospace & Manufacturing
Salary: £45,234.17 per annum (Includes 17% Shift Premium)
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time / Permanent 3 Shift Pattern (Morning, Afternoon and Night)

Are you a Level II X-Ray Technician looking for long-term stability within a structured aerospace environment?
Verus Recruitment Partners are pleased to be supporting a leading international aerospace manufacturer based in South Yorkshire. Due to continued growth and programme demand, we are recruiting an experienced NDT X-Ray Technician to join their established Radiography department on a permanent basis.

This role would suit someone who values working within a compliance-led environment where standards are clear, documentation is controlled and quality is embedded into daily operations.

Job Purpose:
To carry out radiographic non-destructive testing on aerospace components, ensuring all products meet strict customer, regulatory and internal quality standards. You will understand the products, equipment setup and NDT operations, working within a highly regulated and audit-ready environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with X-Ray generating equipment.
• Set up, operate and calibrate all X-Ray equipment.
• Review routers, procedures, specifications and technical documentation.
• Carry out radiographic testing in line with EN4179 / NAS410 standards.
• Process radiographic films and/or digital outputs.
• Interpret, evaluate and report inspection results.
• Identify weld discontinuities and assess against specification.
• Generate new and amended NDT Data Cards for Level III approval.
• Maintain accurate and traceable inspection documentation.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and process control checks.
• Follow and promote Health & Safety practices at all times.

Once training is completed, you will move onto the 3-shift rotation.

About You:

• Hold or previously have held EN4179 / NAS410 Level II X-Ray certification (essential).
• Experience working within an aerospace Radiography department.
• Confident operating and calibrating X-Ray equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP environments would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical working approach.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team.

PCN Level II certification would be desirable but is not essential.

What s in it for You?

• Competitive salary of £38,661.69 basic + 17% shift premium (£45,234.17 total annual salary).
• 185 hours annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to buy or sell 16 hours of holiday each year.
• Christmas shutdown without using annual leave.
• 5% employer matched pension scheme.
• Annual bonus linked to site and company performance.
• Westfield Health Scheme.
• YuLife app with rewards for daily activity.
• Access to 24/7 GP via YuLife.
• Bravo benefits platform offering retail and gym discounts.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Electric / Hybrid vehicles and Critical Illness Cover.
• Free Vend Friday hot drinks in the canteen.
• Onsite parking with easy access location.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace business where radiographic inspection plays a critical role in product integrity and global programme delivery.

For more information, please contact our Sheffield team on (phone number removed).
Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.