Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom - The Engineer

Description

Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Level: 3

Do you want to turn your passion for engineering and science into a rewarding career? 5 year apprenticeship gives you hands-on experience in inspecting materials, welds, components and plant to ensure the Royal Navy's fleet is ready for any mission.

This is no ordinary engineering apprenticeship.

As a Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician, you'll use various methods, such as ultrasonics, radiography and infrared thermography, to detect cracks and other imperfections in manufactured components, including those that have been in service for a period of time.

Three Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, including a complex method, such as ultrasonics, eddy current, radiography or infrared thermography.

The ability to apply multiple scientific principles to identify flaws obscured by structural or volumetric features that are not necessarily visible on the surface.

Formula-based engineering and the scientific principles underpinning relevant current technologies.
How to use materials, equipment, tools, processes and products relating to NDT.
Preparation of NDT procedures, technique sheets and work instructions for use by NDT operators.
The limitations of standard tests and measurements relevant to their field of activity.

You'll also enjoy spending time with our friendly NDT team and interacting with different parts of our business to expand your skills and knowledge.

On finishing your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to start an exciting career as a Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician, helping to support the Royal Navy's fleet.

Your education/training
Your apprenticeship will primarily take place on-site.

During your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to spend some time away at one of our training provider's sites in Sheffield (carried out one week at a time), which will equip you with invaluable experience.

Accommodation and travel will be provided.
At least 5 GCSEs at grade C/5 including English, Maths and Science/Technology.

Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for.

UK ( For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for full Security Clearance.

Personal development training and opportunities
Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
Competitive pension scheme
Employee share scheme
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme.

Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

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