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Posted 20 July, 2026

NDT Inspector

Optima UK
Loughborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Role: NDT Inspector
Location: Leicester
Shift: AM, PM, Night Shift Rotation
Pay Rate: £19.17 per hour (incl. shift premium)

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Benefits:

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    26 days floating + 7 statutory days (this holiday entitlement increases after 10 years to 27 days)

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    Company events

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    Company pension

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    Cycle to work scheme

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    Employee discount

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    Free parking

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    On-site parking

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    Sick pay

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    Store discount

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Supplemental pay types:

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    Bonus scheme

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    Quarterly bonus

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About the Company:

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Our client manufactures and machines complex highly technical castings for the Aerospace sector.

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About the Role:

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To complete fluorescent penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection on industrial components in line with strict procedures and specifications.

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Key Responsiblites:

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  • To inspect work, ensuring that strict conformance is met
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  • To sign off batch cards detailing components are in line with specification and meet customer requirements
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  • To raise any conformance issues and any relevant paperwork in line with Company procedure
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  • To maintain FPI level 2 accreditation as required.
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  • First off inspections
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  • Receipt inspection (validation of parts returning from subcontract locations)
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  • Complete conventional and CMM inspection work as an independent over check for parts
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  • Understand engineering drawings for the purpose of inspection
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About You:

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  • Hold a level 2 FPI qualification (desirable)
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  • Proven NDT experience (essential)
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  • Experience ideally been gained on Aerospace products
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  • A solid understanding of engineering drawings and method specifications
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  • Ability to use conventional inspection equipment
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  • Ability to use CMM machines
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  • A sound understanding of inspection techniques (on a variety of products) and proven engineering experience
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  • Experience of inspecting to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment Excellent attention to detail
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  • Willing to work on a three-shift pattern
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Apply:

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To apply for the NDT Inspector position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

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