At Express Engineering, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results for our clients. As a dynamic and growing company based in the North-East of England, we value teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing, we are a trusted subcontract manufacturing company working across multiple industries delivering high quality, precision engineered solutions.
We are part of the Express Engineering Group who employ more than 300 employees across the two companies, Express Engineering (Gateshead) and Express Engineering (Fabrications) (trading as QA Weld Tech).
We are seeking a skilled and experienced NDT Technician to join our dynamic team.
To be successful in this NDT Technician role at Express Engineering, you will:
- Have experience of NDT in-process and finished machined components, ensuring they comply with customer specifications
- Have a strong NDT background with a minimum of PCN level 2 qualifications in MPI, LPI and UT (3.1 / 3.2)
- Be experienced in producing technical NDT reports
- Understand the differences between Ferromagnetic & Non-Ferromagnetic Alloy materials
- Have strong mathematical skills and the ability to understand engineering drawings
- Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages include excel and word
- Have a can-do attitude and work well with others in a team environment
- Be flexible in your approach - willing to work overtime when required to suit customer requirements
- Be willing to increase your knowledge and undertake personal development
- Be willing to pass on your knowledge and train others
- Have experience of working within an Engineering production environment
- Knowledge of welding processes (e.g., clad overlay) and an understanding of Engineering Standards such as ASME / API would be an advantage but not essential
As with all positions, due to the nature and varying demands of our business, the responsibilities and tasks are not limited to this overview and may change to meet future demands.
You will be working a two-shift pattern including night shift which attracts an allowance of 29.25% of basic rate per hour. Overtime is paid at time and half.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays
- Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Generous contractual sick pay scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Sports & Social Club
- Free on-site parking
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for development and personal growth
- Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects
Join Our Team
This is a fantastic time to join us at Express Engineering. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to grow with us.
Express Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applications however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.
This is a full-time, permanent role, based on-site.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £19.65 per hour
Application question(s):
- Will you require UK work‑authorisation sponsorship now or in the future?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
