Job Description
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 issues
Hours
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 within 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.