Apprentice - NDT

H-E Parts; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0047674

Date Posted: 2025-03-26

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from around the globe? Come and join the fastest growing rail business in the world!

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. We are working to Inspire the Next – and this is your chance to be part of it.

As a NDT (Non Destructive Testing) Apprentice you will develop and refine your investigative and problem-solving abilities. You will be part of the quality control team and develop skills to support the weld and fabrication of car bodies.

Key role and responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the post will vary in accordance with the department within which you are placed. The following responsibilities are indicative:

• You need to be a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a desire to progress a career within a technical environment.
• Be able to operate on own initiative as well as be an effective team player.
• To undertake tasks and duties as assigned by the line manager in order to learn and develop technical expertise and skills.
• To be proactive in progressing personal development, making best use of time on the scheme.
• To learn about and comply with important aspects of Health & Safety.

To develop skills to be able to:

• Perform before welding inspections (BWI) to ensure the integrity of the joint setup pre-welding.
• Carry out pre, during and post weld inspections.
• Understand full completion of and accountability for the accurate generation of NDT reports.
• Maintain effective control of NDT consumables.
• Ensure compliance of all NDT documentation pre customer submission.

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in the formal apprenticeship scheme which will include attendance at College to obtain formal qualifications.
• To attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard.
• To understand and complete all work related activities on time.
• To attend and fully participate in regular training, career and development reviews with line management, college staff, and other interested parties.
• To be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values.
• To adhere to the Hitachi Rail Europe’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To comply with and implement Hitachi Rail Europe’s Health and Safety policy.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within capabilities as may be required.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

It is our expectation that successful applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the experience and skills listed below:

Essential Requirements

• Enthusiasm for working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Able to work in a professional and confidential manner.
• The ability to work as part of a team, attend team meetings, eventually contribute to appropriate discussions, written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent time management.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment.
• Flexibility is essential, working on other Hitachi sites may be required.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English, Maths, a science subject plus 2 other technical subjects.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated with a flexible approach.
• Honest.
• Loyal.
• Dependable.
• Organised.

The apprenticeship will last for 36 months, on successful completion a role may be found in the business once we know where your talents lie and you have demonstrated your capability.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.