Metallurgical Testing Technician — Precision Materials Lab

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.

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.

• 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

Mon‑Thurs: 07:00‑16:30 or 07:30‑16:30
Fri: 07:00‑12:00 or 07:30‑12:30

• 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

• £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.