Materials and Testing Laboratory Technician

Composite Materials Technician

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on skills and abilities) + 10% shift premium

Permanent role

Location: Wrexham

Working hours:  Rotating Shifts (Days and afternoons)

Additional benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension - 5% employer contributions
• Bupa Healthcare
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave provisions.
• Employee wellbeing support programmes.
• Access to language learning and professional development resources.
• Inclusive and supportive working culture.

The Role:

Join an Innovative Materials Science Team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Composite Materials Technicianto join a growing and highly respected organisation operating at the forefront of advanced materials technology.

Working within a specialist Materials & Testing Laboratory, you will play a key role in generating critical product test data that supports customer qualifications, product development, quality improvement, and technical problem-solving activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within a technically advanced environment, with full training available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Manufacture composite and adhesive test panels.
• Carry out machining and preparation of test specimens.
• Conduct destructive mechanical testing on a variety of composite and adhesive materials.
• Work to recognised industry, international, and customer testing standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and project documentation.
• Support internal teams, customers, and suppliers through collaborative working.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping and organisation within the laboratory.

About You

Essential Requirements

• GCSEs/O-Levels or A Levels, ideally within a relevant technical or scientific subject.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation and specifications.
• Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Experience working within a team environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND qualification in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience operating machining equipment.
• Experience of composite manufacturing or materials testing.
• Familiarity with universal testing machines such as MTS, Instron, or Zwick systems.
• Knowledge of composite materials and associated manufacturing processes.
• Experience using laboratory management systems (LIMS).
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, technical, or industrial environment.

Friendly Note : If this job is not for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Additional skills and job titles: Materials and Testing Laboratory Technician, Test Technician, Laboratory Technician (Materials Testing)

To Apply

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.

Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to contact us to discuss similar roles.

All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.

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