Liberty Steel are looking to recruit a Level 3 NDT Technologies Technician

The NDT apprenticeship training programme prepares individuals with the skills and techniques to eventually take on a role within the NDT function. Non destructive testing is a testing and analysis technique used by industry to evaluate the properties of the steel we produce for characteristic differences or defects. 

What you’ll do at work

• Individuals will be prepared with the skills and techniques to eventually take on a role within the NDT function
• They will use non-destructive testing to evaluate the properties of the steel we produce for characteristic differences or defects
• They will shadow existing NDT technicians both on and offsite, building up experience hours towards PCN qualifications

The candidate must be keen, enthusiastic, self motivated, a good communicator, good time keeper, confident and team player. 

Your training plan

The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Engineering Technician 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 within the Company.

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

Qualifications include:

• Internationally recognised certification in Level 2 NDT methods i.e. Magnetic Testing/Penetrant Testing/Visual Testing
• Non – Destructive Testing Level 3 Technologies Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE Mathematics (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE Science (Grade 4) essential

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Good time keeping

Other requirements

An understanding of the steel industry and associated processes is desirable

Benefits 

You’ll enjoy the same range of benefits as other employees from day one.

These include: 

• Generous paid holiday allowance 
• Family friendly benefits 
• Discount schemes 
• Potential for sponsorship towards professional qualifications 

We offer fixed 35 days holiday per year (April -March).

Apprentices generate 2.91 days holiday each month. 

Hours

This will be initially a day shift, moving onto a shift rotation to cover 24/7 operation of the business. Shifts to be confirmed. 36.5 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Employer Address

7 Fox Valley Way, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 2JA

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