Materials Science Jobs in Plymouth

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Salary range

£32k – £50k

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Salary on the board

£32k – £50k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 4 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Live jobs

4 live roles

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical)

This role involves installing, commissioning, maintaining, and servicing specialist machinery for blue-chip clients in various sectors like aerospace, marine, and energy. You will spend 50% of your time in the workshop and the rest traveling nationally and internationally, with training provided on the company's equipment and processes.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Controls Engineer

This role involves designing electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes, programming PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal, and supporting projects from feasibility to commissioning. You will work closely with a close-knit engineering team and receive structured training and development.

Rise Technical Recruitment Saltash, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Controls Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

This role involves developing control and automation software for bespoke machinery in the composite manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include PLC programming, software testing, commissioning support, and technical troubleshooting for high-profile clients like Rolls Royce and JCB. The position offers international travel and long-term career progression.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Quality Metrology Technician

Perform precise measurement, inspection, and calibration of high-precision components using CMMs, 3D scanning, and manual tools. Conduct material integrity testing including ultrasonic and hardness evaluation, ensuring full traceability and compliance with quality standards. Support quality assurance and customer acceptance processes in a secure, long-term manufacturing environment.

Yolk Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £28,000 – £30,000 pa

Roles further afield

A little outside Plymouth, but within reach.

Processing Operative/ Loading Shovel Driver

This role involves operating a loading shovel and production equipment to process mineral products, ensuring safety and efficiency in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include running various production processes, conducting routine checks, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and quality.

Michael Page Finance Newton Abbot, United Kingdom £24,816 – £27,573 pa

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