Salary: £52,500 – £55,000 per annum
Location: Based near Stadhampton, Oxfordshire (20 mins from oxford)
Hours: Monday to Friday, with lunchtime Friday finish (37 hours)
Looking to lead a critical team in a specialist defence manufacturing environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to oversee NDT operations—specifically radiographic testing, leak testing, and part marking—for a leading engineering business. Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting this high-profile employer in finding a confident leader with a keen eye for process, compliance, and team development.
Please note; our client is not on the UK sponsorship list - so candidates must have full right to work in the UK with no need for sponsorship.

NDT Supervisor Benefits

• Lead and develop a team of up to 15 specialists
• Own output, quality, and delivery performance in a unique manufacturing cell
• Work in a business with long-term stability and clear investment in people and tech
• Overtime paid at 1.5x and salary up to £55,000

NDT Supervisor Duties

• Managing day-to-day operations of the NDT and marking departments
• Attending daily production meetings and setting clear staff priorities
• Monitoring team KPIs and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols
• Overseeing radiographic testing operations (RT Level 3 responsibilities if qualified)
• Training and developing new and existing staff on methods and compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

NDT Supervisor Profile

• Strong supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on knowledge of NDT (ideally radiography) in a production setting
• Understanding of lean tools such as TQM, SPC, MRP, or Value Stream Mapping
• A Level 3 RT qualification (ASNT/NAS410/EN4179) – highly desirable
• NVQ4, HNC, or equivalent in engineering
• Clear, confident communication and team leadership skills

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• Managing day-to-day operations of the NDT and marking departments
• Attending daily production meetings and setting clear staff priorities
• Monitoring team KPIs and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols
• Overseeing radiographic testing operations (RT Level 3 responsibilities if qualified)
• Training and developing new and existing staff on methods and compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiative