Element Materials Technology
Trainee / NDT Technician

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Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Trainee / NDT Technician to join our team at our Dudley facility. This role involves performing dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspections within our plant to support production quality and compliance. We welcome applications from both experienced technicians and those looking to start a career in NDT with full training provided.
Responsibilities
- Perform NDT inspections (dye penetrant and MPI) on-site at the Dudley plant.
- Accurately record, analyse, and report results in line with procedures and standards
- Support production and quality teams with clear feedback on inspection outcomes
- Maintain inspection equipment, tools, and records in good working order
- Follow health & safety protocols and promote safe working practices
- Participate in training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Carry out other duties as required by the business
Skills / Qualifications
- For qualified candidates: Minimum 2 years’ experience in dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection
- For trainees: An interest in engineering/manufacturing with a willingness to learn NDT techniques (full training provided)
- Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and good communication skills.
- Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality standards
The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo the following checks once offered; UK right to work, identity confirmation, 3 year employment history and criminal record check.
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Benefits of working at Element
- 33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public
- 4 Life Assurance
- Legal & General Pension scheme employer contribution up to 6%
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Flexible Working
- Cycle Scheme
- Free Onsite Refreshments
- Recommend a Friend Bonus
- Perks At Work Discount Scheme
To apply
Please email derek.grist@element.com
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.


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