Material 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:
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Carry out a range of material testing activities, including:
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Hardness testing
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Tensile testing
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Microstructural analysis using optical microscopy
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Surface finish and defect analysis
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SEM analysis (where applicable)
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Prepare samples using sectioning, mounting, polishing, grinding and etching techniques
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Review and interpret test results against engineering specifications
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Support quality control processes within production
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Produce clear and accurate test reports
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Maintain and calibrate testing equipment
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Work in line with industry standards including ISO, ASTM and NADCAP
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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
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Background in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
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Experience within a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment desirable
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Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
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Able to interpret technical specifications and data
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Hands-on and comfortable working with testing equipment
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Good IT and reporting skills
What's on Offer
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£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
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Company bonus scheme + annual pay reviews
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Up to 12% pension contribution
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Private healthcare
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25 days holiday
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Training and development opportunities
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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.
