Material Testing Technician
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- England,South West,Somerset,Bath and North East Somerset
- Full Time, Permanent
- £32,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionMaterial Testing Technician
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Full-time | 39 hours | Early finish Fridays
We’re looking for an experienced Material Testing Technician to join a modern and growing manufacturing business in Bath. This is a key technical role supporting the production of high-precision components used across aerospace, automotive, and power generation sectors.
The Role
As a Material Testing Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and components meet required specifications through a range of mechanical and metallurgical testing methods.
This is a hands-on position combining laboratory work, inspection, and technical reporting, ideal for candidates with a background in materials, engineering, or quality testing.
Key responsibilities include:
*Carry out a range of material testing activities, including:
*Hardness testing
*Tensile testing
*Microstructural analysis using optical microscopy
*Surface finish and defect analysis
*SEM analysis (where applicable)
*Prepare samples using sectioning, mounting, polishing, grinding and etching techniques
*Review and interpret test results against engineering specifications
*Support quality control processes within production
*Produce clear and accurate test reports
*Maintain and calibrate testing equipment
*Work in line with industry standards including ISO, ASTM and NADCAP
*Support investigations into material or production-related issues
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:30 or 07:30-16:30
Fri: 07:00-12:00 or 07:30-12:30
About You
*Background in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
*Experience within a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment desirable
*Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
*Able to interpret technical specifications and data
*Hands-on and comfortable working with testing equipment
*Good IT and reporting skills
What’s on Offer
*£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
*Company bonus scheme + annual pay reviews
*Up to 12% pension contribution
*Private healthcare
*25 days holiday
*Training and development opportunities
*Clean, modern working environment
If you’re looking for a technically engaging role where you can take real ownership of metallurgical analysis and contribute to engineering decisions, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Full-time | 39 hours | Early finish Fridays
We’re looking for an experienced Material Testing Technician to join a modern and growing manufacturing business in Bath. This is a key technical role supporting the production of high-precision components used across aerospace, automotive, and power generation sectors.
The Role
As a Material Testing Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and components meet required specifications through a range of mechanical and metallurgical testing methods.
This is a hands-on position combining laboratory work, inspection, and technical reporting, ideal for candidates with a background in materials, engineering, or quality testing.
Key responsibilities include:
*Carry out a range of material testing activities, including:
*Hardness testing
*Tensile testing
*Microstructural analysis using optical microscopy
*Surface finish and defect analysis
*SEM analysis (where applicable)
*Prepare samples using sectioning, mounting, polishing, grinding and etching techniques
*Review and interpret test results against engineering specifications
*Support quality control processes within production
*Produce clear and accurate test reports
*Maintain and calibrate testing equipment
*Work in line with industry standards including ISO, ASTM and NADCAP
*Support investigations into material or production-related issues
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:30 or 07:30-16:30
Fri: 07:00-12:00 or 07:30-12:30
About You
*Background in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
*Experience within a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment desirable
*Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
*Able to interpret technical specifications and data
*Hands-on and comfortable working with testing equipment
*Good IT and reporting skills
What’s on Offer
*£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
*Company bonus scheme + annual pay reviews
*Up to 12% pension contribution
*Private healthcare
*25 days holiday
*Training and development opportunities
*Clean, modern working environment
If you’re looking for a technically engaging role where you can take real ownership of metallurgical analysis and contribute to engineering decisions, we’d love to hear from you.
Job number 3744277
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CMD Recruitment
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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