Apprentice NDT Quality Control Technician

Niftylift Ltd

Barnsley (S74 9TF)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 February 2026

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Summary

During the Non-Destructive Testing Technologies Technician apprenticeship, the applicant will gain PCN qualifications that are internationally recognised, they will also provide Quality Assurance support to the production areas.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Non-destructive technologies technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am to 4.30pm. Friday, 7.30am to 1.30pm. 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 March 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Perform Visual testing of completed welds
  • Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Testing and Penetrant Testing
  • Evaluation welds against acceptance criteria
  • Identify, size and characterise weld discontinuities
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Prepare and review inspection and NDT reports
  • Record weld inspection results, defect locations, and repair status
  • Maintain traceability records for materials, welders, and procedureIssue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required
  • Communicate results clearly

Where you'll work

Platts Common Industrial Estate
Mason Way
Hoyland
Barnsley
S74 9TF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Non-destructive technologies technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify, organise, and use resources to complete inspections, tests or monitoring on materials, products plant or machinery for the non-destructive technology.
  • Plan, prepare for, and apply inspections, tests, or monitoring on materials, product plants or machinery using non-destructive technology.
  • Use project management techniques throughout project phases. For example, project justification, planning, analysis, execution, and conclusions.
  • Implement quality control procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work.
  • Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace. Advise on and apply control measures.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for re-use, recycling, and disposal of waste. Use resources efficiently. Apply sustainability principles.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings. For example, weld or component configuration.
  • Identify and report on progress of work, and issues or concerns of the non-destructive technology method.
  • Apply maintenance practices and techniques for tools, materials, and equipment. For example, clean, lubricate, replace parts.
  • Select, configure, use, and operate tools and equipment.
  • Apply and review inspection and monitoring procedures.
  • Perform non-destructive technology methods in line with national and international standards applicable to the test or monitoring method. For example, ISO 17359, EN 4179 and ISO BS EN: 16810 Standards.
  • Apply non-destructive technology methods and techniques. For example, vibration analysis, ultrasonics, radiography, thermography, eddy current.
  • Identify problems and apply analytical tools to identify causes and solutions. For example, root cause analysis. Review the effectiveness of methods deployed, actions and results.
  • Collect and interpret technical or analytical information or datasets from performed non-destructive technology tests.
  • Apply team working principles including provide information, guidance, or training to colleagues or stakeholders.
  • Apply, equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
  • Write technical reports.
  • Communicate verbally with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Identify, organise, and use resources to complete inspections, tests or monitoring on materials, products plant or machinery for the non-destructive technology.
  • Plan, prepare for, and apply inspections, tests, or monitoring on materials, product plants or machinery using non-destructive technology.
  • Use project management techniques throughout project phases. For example, project justification, planning, analysis, execution, and conclusions.
  • Implement quality control procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work.
  • Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace. Advise on and apply control measures.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for re-use, recycling, and disposal of waste. Use resources efficiently. Apply sustainability principles.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings. For example, weld or component configuration.
  • Identify and report on progress of work, and issues or concerns of the non-destructive technology method.
  • Apply maintenance practices and techniques for tools, materials, and equipment. For example, clean, lubricate, replace parts.
  • Select, configure, use, and operate tools and equipment.
  • Apply and review inspection and monitoring procedures.
  • Perform non-destructive technology methods in line with national and international standards applicable to the test or monitoring method. For example, ISO 17359, EN 4179 and ISO BS EN: 16810 Standards.
  • Apply non-destructive technology methods and techniques. For example, vibration analysis, ultrasonics, radiography, thermography, eddy current.
  • Identify problems and apply analytical tools to identify causes and solutions. For example, root cause analysis. Review the effectiveness of methods deployed, actions and results.
  • Collect and interpret technical or analytical information or datasets from performed non-destructive technology tests.
  • Apply team working principles including provide information, guidance, or training to colleagues or stakeholders.
  • Apply, equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
  • Write technical reports.
  • Communicate verbally with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.

Training schedule

The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT 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. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Ideally the candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs, and be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

About this employer

Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 550 employees in the UK and USA, alongside a vast dealer network across over 60 countries worldwide to support the 75% of sales as exports. 

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Company benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Subsidised food and drink

After this apprenticeship

To move on and be a quality technician/engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012457.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 11:59pm)