An exciting new position has opened within our Clients R&D team for a new R&D technician covering maternity leave. The role, reports into the Manufacturing Director, based in Bracknell, will involve the following key aspects.Working closely with the Sales and Marketing Team on the development of new products through formulation changes and research on new materialsImprovement of existing products through...
My client are looking for a CNC Programmer within the joinery manufacturing industry. The role will involve running the in-house CNC Machines. The ideal candidate will be looking for a new challenge in a demanding work environment.ResponsibilitiesAbility to manage yourself and your timeManage stock levels and inform management of any shortagesReading drawings from the technical teamBreaking down drawings for programmingEnsuring...
We are seeking a Physicist to work for a technology company in Cambridgeshire specialising in the development of advanced materials.JOB PURPOSEBased within the materials development team, you will investigate topics such as high thermal conductivity materials for ICT, semiconductor patterning materials, and materials for decarbonisation of heating and cooling. The aim is to develop a strong understanding of the fundamental...
I'm recruiting for an exciting and critical position within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) - Materials Manager, supporting the delivery of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station set to power around 6 million homes with reliable, low-carbon electricity for the next 60 years.This is a career-defining opportunity to join a highly skilled and collaborative team driving one of the...
A market leading Defence client of ours is currently looking for Stress Engineer to come on board and work on the Mechanical Design of the next generation of Electro-Optic & RF Products.What you'll do as a Stress Engineer:Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand...
A market leading Defence client of ours is currently looking for Stress Engineer to come on board and work on the Mechanical Design of the next generation of Electro-Optic & RF Products.What you'll do as a Stress Engineer:Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand...
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Discover ten of the strongest UK universities for Materials Science degrees in 2025. Compare entry requirements, course content, research strength and industry links to choose the programme that fits your goals. From ultra-light aerospace alloys to next-generation batteries and biocompatible implants, Materials Science sits at the heart of every industrial revolution. Britain’s universities boast a proud history of metallurgy, polymers and nano-materials research, and the field now underpins the UK’s ambitions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and quantum technologies. Below we spotlight ten institutions whose undergraduate or postgraduate pathways set the pace in materials research and education. League tables shift, but these universities consistently deliver first-class teaching, facilities and industry collaboration.
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