Materials Science Jobs in Rotherham

Laboratory Manager

This role involves managing daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and UKAS standards, and overseeing testing and customer service teams. The manager will coordinate resources, drive efficiency, and have the opportunity to enhance existing services and introduce new ones within a materials testing environment.

Hinton Recruitment Partners Ls61Aa, LS6 1AA, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Heat Treatment Operator

This role involves operating heat treatment furnaces and supporting the processing of critical alloy components in a heavy manufacturing environment. The operator will handle materials using cranes and forklifts, conduct hardness testing, monitor furnace control systems, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The position supports engineered product manufacturing with a focus on metallurgical accuracy and process reliability.

Shillito Group Sheffield, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Control Systems Engineer (Specialty Metals/Manufacturing)

This role involves delivering engineering projects from concept to commissioning within a fast-paced specialty metals manufacturing environment. You'll provide technical support for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, troubleshoot control equipment faults, and contribute to process improvements. The position offers hands-on work with advanced control systems in a high-purity industrial setting with strong emphasis on training and technical development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Rotherham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Metallurgist

This role involves leading quality improvement projects, resolving complex technical issues with customers, and supporting new product development in a high-performance engineering environment. The metallurgist will work closely with operations teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, maintain technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement in quality and safety. They will also mentor junior engineers and support customer and subcontractor activities through occasional travel.

Reed S47Ur, S4 7UR, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

R&D Test Engineer - Mechanical

This role involves conducting physical and mechanical testing of sealing materials using automated and standardised test methods. The engineer will perform R&D trials, competitor analysis, and troubleshooting while focusing on data collection, analysis, and communication within the R&D team. Emphasis is placed on precision, mechanical aptitude, and independent problem-solving in a lab environment.

Jobs in Science Bd194Ln, BD19 4LN, United Kingdom £35,000 – £37,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Process Technologist (Metals Industry)

This role involves leading the development and optimisation of manufacturing and inspection processes, with a focus on non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality systems in a metals engineering environment. You'll work directly on the shop floor, supporting operators in chemical etching, pickling, and passivating processes used in high-integrity sectors like Aerospace and Energy. The position combines hands-on technical work with process innovation, data-driven trials management, and maintaining compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards.

Reed S753Dz, S75 3DZ, United Kingdom £32,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Chemist

This role involves completing product development tasks, maintaining laboratory standards, and supporting production transfers. The chemist will work closely with the quality manager, senior chemists, and other departments to ensure product excellence and compliance with regulations.

Key Selection Recruitment Limited Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire, DE5 3RQ, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Formulation and Application Specialist

The Formulation & Application Specialist will develop and scale up new formulations for healthcare and regulated consumer products. Responsibilities include designing formulations, conducting stability studies, and supporting scale-up activities, working closely with cross-functional teams.

SRG Halifax, HX1 1TH, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent