Applied Inspection Ltd was formed in March 1984 offering high-quality Non-Destructive Testing and Welding services to various different industries and sectors. The company operates out of three principal sites – Chesterfield, Burton on Trent and Ossett. All three sites have the capability to perform Industrial Radiography, whilst DPI, MPI, Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Inspection, Ultrasonic Axle Testing and Phased Array Testing is performed both in our sites and on our customers premises throughout the UK. On top of the conventional NDT methods, we also have the capability to perform material testing, including Hardness Testing, XRF PMI, Ferrite Testing and Nital Etching. Applied Inspection are ISO 9001 approved as well as RIS-2701-RST for NDT Inspection in the Rail Industry and ISO 15085 CL1 for Welding of Rail Vehicles and components. Applied Inspection’s Parent Company, Acuren, is one of the largest Non-Destructive Testing and Industrial Services providers in North America.

 

Applied Inspection Ltd are now looking to recruit 6x Level 3 NDT Apprentices. 

This apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Operator in three NDT Methods. 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 an improvement plan, before going to the end-point assessment.

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

Qualifications include:

  • Internationally recognised certification in Level 2 NDT methods.
  • Non – Destructive Technologies Technician Level 3 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

  • Working alongside qualified NDT technicians, the apprecentice will learn both practical and theoretical skills to gain knowledge of various NDT methods.
  • Become trained and certified to operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
  • Liaise with and report to the Laboratory Manager / Supervisor as necessary to ensure NDT is carried out to the requirements of the Customer, Third Party Accreditation and the company business system.
  • Liaise with other NDT technicians to ensure that the laboratory workflow system is strictly followed.
  • Assist the Laboratory Manager / Supervisor in ensuring that all equipment control checks are undertaken in accordance with company calibration procedures.
  • Achieve the Qualifications, Training and Experience required to become an NDT Technician.
  • Complete a Log/Note Book of inspections carried out which shall be retained for future reference.
  • Complete all the requirements of the apprenticeship scheme Including remote theory sessions. performed and organised formal training and exams at Lavender International training centre in Penistone.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Hard Working

Where you’ll work 

Either…

Applied Inspection Ltd
Mosley Business Park
Mosley Street
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1DW

Or…

Old Colliery Lane Holmewood
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 5RB

Or…

Unit 8 Longland Ind Estate
Milner Way
Ossett Wakefield
WF5 9JE

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

£15,311.40 to £24,671.88 per year, depending on age.

Hours of work

Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 4.30pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm.

39 hours per week.

Start date: Monday 7th July 2025.

Duration: 2 years.

Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025.

Company website : Applied Inspection Ltd

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

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