For over 80 years, Albert Marsh and Bestelite Hardfacing Company Ltd have manufactured fully machined, high-precision engineering solutions covering multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power Generation, Defence, Marine, Agricultural and General Engineering.

AMB’s extensive production facility is situated in the heart of Sheffield’s renowned engineering district with easy access to Motorways, Airports, Rail and Sea, which means they’re perfectly placed to supply into the most critical applications in the world’s most demanding environments.

AMB are now looking to recruit a Level 2 NDT Apprentice. 

The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Operator in one NDT Method. This includes health and safety training, 1-to-1 mentoring, seminars, practical work experience sessions, and on-the-job training.

The candidates will keep records of their learning and experience throughout the programme and create a project report. The project will then be presented at the end-point assessment.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications could be gained.

Qualifications include:

  • Internationally recognised certification in one Method
  • Non – Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working.

You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

  • Apprentice will deal with inspection of mechanical products, both goods inwards and goods outwards
  • Will use handheld measuring equipment
  • Will be using dye-penetrant testing
  • Will liaise with suppliers
  • Will deal with packaging, labelling and ensuring products are distributed in a timely manner
  • Will “pre-use check” basic CMM machine maintenance
  • Will be expected to ensure good housekeeping
  • Will use engineer drawings or instructions for inspecting components for those drawings

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Mathematics (grade A* – C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A* – C)
  • Science (grade A* – C)

BTEC in:

  • Engineering (grade A* – C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Good time management
  • Good housekeeping

Where you’ll work 1 HAWKE STREET, SHEFFIELD, S9 2SU

During the Non-Destructive Operator apprenticeship, the applicant will gain a PCN qualification that is internationally recognised. The applicant will also have the opportunity to shadow existing NDT technicians on and off site.

Salary

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.  Depending on experience and qualifications, the salary could rise to £23,492.04.

Hours of work

Monday – Thursday, 7.30am – 4.00pm and Friday, 7.30am – 12.30pm. 37 hours a week

Start date: Monday 2 June 2025

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Closing date: Monday 5 May 2025

Company website : Albert Marsh and Bestelite Hardfacing Sheffield

Apply here by sending your CV and covering letter stating your suitability to tracey@lavender-ndt.com

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