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First published December 12, 2015 It makes sense to be able to re-deploy skilled NDT practitioners from a declining sector to a rapidly emerging one - nuclear energy (especially in the UK). Or, indeed, to one that still has a large demand - aerospace. Are there any short courses that would make oil and gas NDT specialists, more attractive to employers operating in aerospace and nuclear? ... Read more →

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The change has already occurred in the Public Sector, what I'm talking about here is HMRC's proposals to extend it to the Private Sector - where most of you work.From April 2020 the IR35 Rules for individuals engaged through personal service companies (Limited Company Contractors) are changing. The important change for you is that the responsibility for determining whether the off-payroll working rules (IR35) apply ('inside' or 'outside' of IR35) will move to the organisation receiving an individual's services (end user client) - it will no longer rest with you as Director of your PSC. ... Read more →

The process of appointing a new Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician can be incredibly complex and time-consuming. For certain roles and locations, it can take companies months, even years, to find the right NDT candidate, reducing their outputs and putting added stress on their existing workforce in the process.It's not uncommon for an NDT hirer to appoint a general recruiter, normally within the engineering sector, to fill their post.However, while this may seem like the usual option, it's not the most effective oneLimited or non-existent knowledge of NDT among general recruiters means there's often a disconnect between employers' needs and the recruiter's understanding of what's required. This, in turn, can lead to employers being presented with candidates who simply aren't right for the role.... Read more →