NDT Technician

Job Title: NDT Technician

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Compensation: £39,237- 46,064 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF65162

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 NDT Technician at our Rosyth site.

The role

As NDT Technician you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll provide support to the Successor Project by carrying out the following tasks;

Perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in compliance with SNT-TC-1A standards.

Conduct Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Ultrasonic inspections on welds and machined components.

Follow approved procedures, techniques, and risk assessments to ensure safe and accurate work.

Maintain timely and precise reporting of all NDT activities.

Communicate and update inspection metrics regularly based on daily operations.

Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with established safety protocols.

Please note that this position is based onsite in Rosyth, 36hrs/ week Monday- Friday dayshifts/ nightshifts on two weeks rotation.

Essential experience of NDT Technician

Strong technical expertise in NDT practices, standards, and interpreting technical drawings.

Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.

Highly organised, capable of managing tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.

Proficient in IT tools, including Microsoft Office and IFS systems.

Analytical thinker, skilled in identifying problems and implementing practical solutions.

Qualifications for the NDT Technician

As a minimum hold PCN Level II in MT, PT, UT (3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.9)

Proven knowledge of the practices and standards associated with the NDT;

VT and RT Rad Interp PCN Level 2 - desirable

Experience of Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques - desirable

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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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 share scheme

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

Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 25/08/2025