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Material Testing Technician

Job in Bath, Somerset County, BA1, England, UK
Listing for: CMD Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Materials Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Materials Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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:

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 issuesHours

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 with in 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
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