Materials Lab Technician
24 month Fixed Term Contract. Based in Ampthill. Offering up to £35,000.
Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance.
Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain analytical instruments.
* Perform baseline chemical, mechanical, and thermal tests and document results.
* Inspect product samples visually, record findings (defects, dimensional tolerances).
* Perform basic calculations (concentrations, % deviation, etc.) and compile data.
* Stock, distribute, and rotate consumables and equipment.
* Set up, dismantle, and clean apparatus; wash and store glassware.
* Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard‑aware lab environment.
* Perform and log calibration checks on instruments.
* Identify and raise non‑conformances, facilitating investigations and corrective actions.
* Liaise with stakeholders to understand testing priorities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Knowledge of chemical testing.
* Metalogy testing – using microscopes.
* Hardness checking – Rockwell and Vickers hardness testing.
* Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately.
* Ability to manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Experience with SAP or similar systems.
* Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
* Logical approach to problem‑solving and data interpretation.
Apply to discuss the opportunity further.
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