Materials Testing Technician

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for a Materials Test Technician to join a materials manufacturing company at their site in Wrexham, on a permanent basis. This role will start as a daytime only role, with hours for the first six months of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. After 6 months this will become a shift-based role, which may include night shifts.

This role offers a salary in the range of £25,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience, with a 10% - 16.7% shift bonus once shifts start after 6 months.

Our client is a materials manufacturer specialising in manufacturing and development of advanced composite materials for aerospace applications. This role is located in Wrexham and is commutable from Chester, Crewe and surrounding areas.

• Demonstrating and promoting strong adherence to safety culture.
• Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining and destructive mechanical testing of a broad range of composite and adhesive specimen types.
• Work collaboratively at all times to support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an externally auditable level.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.

• Educated to an HNC/HND level in a relevant field.
• Practical experience operating machining equipment.
• Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software (preferable).
• Strong knowledge of composite materials covering a range of matrix & reinforcement technologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and LIMS software.
• Three or more years working at an industrial/technology company (highly desirable).

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