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Port Talbot, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Not Available
Location: Port Talbot
Contract: Permanent
Office/Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Hours: Full time
Job Profile: Section Manager
Salary/annum: £60,500.00 - £90,000.00
Reference number: JR100966
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Security requirements: Security Clearance is required for this role.
Description of role:
TWI is one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in materials joining, engineering processes and structural integrity. We develop innovative solutions to complex industry challenges, supporting safer, more reliable and efficient engineering.
Our NDT Technology Group operates across three UK sites: Cambridge, Port Talbot and Middlesbrough. The Group specialises in the research, development and application of advanced inspection technologies that support engineering structural integrity across a wide range of industries.
We are seeking to appoint a Section Manager to lead the NDT Research and Technology Section at our Port Talbot facility. The Section Manager will provide strategic, commercial, technical and operational leadership to the NDT Research and Technology Section.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the Section’s strategy and capabilities, building a strong pipeline of customer opportunities, delivering projects safely and successfully, and maintaining high standards of technical quality. They will also lead and develop the Section’s people, ensuring that the team has the skills, resources and support required to deliver the NDT Group’s strategy and contribute to TWI’s wider corporate objectives.
The role requires a visible and collaborative leader who can combine technical understanding with commercial awareness, operational discipline and effective people management.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Success in your application requires:
For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:
https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/Job-Description-Template-NRT-Section-Manager-Nov-2026.pdf
Travel:
This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.
We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.
Diversity statement:
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.
Inclusion:
We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
Disability Confident Scheme:
We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.
If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to Recruitment@TWI.co.uk
Why work for TWI?
We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.
We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.
Working hours:
36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am -16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.
Artificial Intelligence:
At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves
As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.
We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.
The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.
TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.
Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.
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