Non-Destructive Testing Inspector

As a Non-Destructive Testing Inspector, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Working on one of the UK's most significant naval programmes, you'll help assure the quality of mission-critical assets that contribute to a safe and secure world. Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

• Carrying out Non-Destructive Testing and quality inspections on ship construction and structural welds.
• Conducting acceptance inspections to verify compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Liaising with classification societies, inspection authorities and third-party verification bodies to coordinate inspection activities.
• Managing inspection records, quality documentation and completion certification to ensure full traceability.
• Supporting quality investigations, audits and reporting activities while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
This role is full time, 36 hours per week and is based on site at Rosyth. Set working times are Monday to Thursday, with overtime opportunities available on Fridays, Sundays and selected weekday evenings.


• Experience working within shipbuilding, marine, heavy engineering, manufacturing or other highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of quality control requirements, inspection processes and quality assurance principles.
• Experience inspecting completed work and assessing compliance against engineering specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of Measurement Management Systems and quality compliance frameworks, including ISO 10012.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a good understanding of Non-Destructive Testing methods and standards., PCN Level 2 certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 3.1, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8 or 3.9.
• PCN Level 2 certification in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).
• PCN Level 2 certification in Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) - desirable
• CSWIP 3.1 certification - desirable
Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

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 Inspector at our Rosyth site., We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). What we offer
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• 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.
• '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