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Materials Science Jobs in Colchester

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£30k – £49k
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£30k – £49k

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Quality Technician (Plastics)

This role involves managing a material testing laboratory, conducting tests on raw materials and finished goods, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The technician will perform tensile, hardness, density, and DSC testing, support production quality control, and lead root cause analyses using structured methodologies. Emphasis is placed on accurate record-keeping, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement in a polymer-focused manufacturing environment.

Reed Co11Aj, CO1 1AJ, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Quality Technician (Materials Testing / Laboratory)

This role involves managing and operating a materials testing laboratory, conducting mechanical and material tests on polymers used in high-performance industries. You'll prepare specimens, run tests like tensile, hardness, and DSC, and maintain lab records and calibration. The position supports quality assurance and continuous improvement within a precision manufacturing environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1QP, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Solar & EV Engineer

This role involves leading the installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems on residential projects across Suffolk. The engineer will oversee on-site work, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with technical and safety standards. Work is focused on single weekly locations with minimal travel, emphasizing quality and professional development within a close-knit team.

Reed Ip53Ry, IP5 3RY, United Kingdom £45,000 – £49,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

This role involves working in a close-knit team of 3 to enhance quality functions across a busy production site. Responsibilities include improving the QMS, conducting audits to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, handling customer complaints, and performing root cause analyses. The company is a world leader in developing specialist materials for the medical industry, offering meaningful and impactful work.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Saffron Walden, CB10 1NQ, United Kingdom £37,000 – £40,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Design Engineer

This role involves producing detailed 2D/3D models and drawings using BIM and CAD tools for live infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers and engineering teams, taking ownership from concept to as-built, and support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Prime Appointments Co77Fd, CO7 7FD, United Kingdom £35,000 – £44,000 pa
On-site Permanent

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