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 issuesHours
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 skillsWhat'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 environmentIf 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