Manufacturing Team Member – NDT Specialist

Manufacturing Team Member – NDT Specialist

Rotherham - Site-Based

Full time (40 hours per week)

Shift pattern: 12-hour days & nights rotating every 3 weeks

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NDT-focused Manufacturing Team Member to join our Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) in Rotherham. The facility is dedicated to high-volume single-crystal turbine blade production using world-class automated processes, advanced manufacturing systems and leading-edge measurement techniques.

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting and developing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques across key component features throughout the manufacturing process. You will manage non-conformance in line with the Rolls-Royce Management System and contribute to our drive for right-first-time delivery, working as part of a team committed to reducing defects across products and processes.

What you will be doing:

• Interpreting and evaluating NDT indications to ensure high-quality product assessment.

• Liaising with Controlling Laboratories and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate, develop and highlight new defects or recurring issues.

• Recording work details and non-conformance accurately while monitoring the effectiveness of inspection processes.

• Supporting basic housekeeping and 5S activities, contributing to a clean and efficient working environment.

• Participating in process improvement activities to enhance inspection capability and overall product quality.

• Working shift patterns that include nights as part of a 24/5 rotational schedule.

Position Qualifications:

• Current PCN / EN4179 / ASNT Level 2 certification in Radiography (aerospace preferred).

• Hands-on industrial or manufacturing experience, ideally in a high-precision or safety-critical environment.

• Previous inspection experience is desirable but not essential if supported by strong NDT credentials.

• Confident decision-maker with the ability to communicate clearly and escalate issues appropriately.

• Competent with computer software and digital systems used in manufacturing or inspection operations.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working within aerospace, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with defect categorisation, interpretation and root-cause investigation.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement tools.

• Understanding of non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational setting with high accountability for product quality.

What you'll get:

On top of the salary which is ​​£36,852 plus £6650 pa shift allowance, you will get equivalent of 33 days' holiday a year, you'll get generous pension contributions (up to 12%), access to employee support assistance and employee discounts, free parking, and excellent on-site facilities.

You'll receive comprehensive training to help you learn all the skills you need. Plus, you'll benefit from all the long-term opportunities that come from being part of an industry-leading company like Rolls-Royce. There's also our Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions and the hundreds of skills you can learn in your own time through our online tools.

Some of the other benefits include:

• a choice of voluntary benefits including free digital GP, discounted healthcare, dental care, life insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.

• employee discounts at nationwide stores and gyms plus cash back on your spending through our TotalReward portal.

• the opportunity to be part of our share scheme.

• on-site restaurant and gym, with changing facilities and showers.

• access to an independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service.

Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025

For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga