Graduate Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Graduate Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Full-time | 39 hours per week | Early Finish Fridays

Are you a recent graduate in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline looking to kick-start your career in engineering?

Our client is a leading precision engineering manufacturer supplying components to the Aerospace, Automotive, and Power Generation industries. They are looking for a Graduate Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join their modern laboratory team, where you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced engineers and metallurgists.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real manufacturing environment, develop specialist laboratory skills, and build a long-term career within a highly respected engineering business.

Working within the Metallurgical Laboratory, you'll support the testing and analysis of materials used in the manufacture of high-performance engineering components. You'll gain experience across a variety of laboratory techniques while helping to ensure products meet demanding industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out hardness testing and metallurgical analysis
• Preparing samples using cutting, mounting, polishing, grinding, and etching equipment
• Using optical microscopy to examine material microstructures
• Assisting with tensile testing and material investigations
• Supporting root cause investigations into material defects
• Producing technical reports and maintaining accurate laboratory records
• Working closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects within the laboratory

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering, materials, and manufacturing who is keen to learn and develop.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering/science discipline
• A keen interest in laboratory testing and manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and IT skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Industrial placement, laboratory experience, or manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Monday - Thursday

• 7:00am - 4:30pm or
• 7:30am - 4:30pm

Friday

• 7:00am - 12:00pm or
• 7:30am - 12:30pm

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing technical training and career development
• Modern laboratory with specialist testing equipment
• Early finish every Friday
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing engineering business

If you're looking to launch your career in engineering and materials science with a company that will invest in your development, we'd love to hear from you.