Junior Quality Inspector (Materials Testing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1QP, United Kingdom
Today
£28,000 – £33,000 pa

Salary

£28,000 – £33,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
15 Jul 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Pension Bonus Full training Progression opportunities Company benefits

Junior Quality Inspector (Materials Testing)

£28,000 - £33,000 + Full Training + Progression + Bonus + Pension + Company Benefits

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Are you a Graduate in Materials Science or a related discipline, looking to kickstart your career with a UK-leading manufacturer offering full training, structured progression, and the opportunity to work with advanced polymer components supplied to advanced engineering sectors?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturer specialising in precision-engineered polymer components. They work with organisations across industries including aerospace, defence, medical, and semiconductor manufacturing-including projects supporting companies such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, and CERN.

In this role, you'll carry out materials testing on raw materials and finished products, prepare test samples, operate specialist laboratory equipment, and support quality investigations and continuous improvement activities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in quality, with comprehensive training provided from day one.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate or junior technician with a qualification in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a similar technical subject, who is eager to develop within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Role:

  • Carrying out materials testing on raw materials and finished products
  • Conducting tensile, hardness, density, elongation, and DSC testing
  • Preparing laboratory test specimens and operating specialist equipment
  • Supporting calibration, quality records, and laboratory documentation
  • Assisting with quality investigations and continuous improvement projects
  • Full training and ongoing mentoring provided

The Person:

  • Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related subject
  • Laboratory experience through industry, university, or placements beneficial

If you are interested in this role, click'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Junior Quality Inspector, Graduate Quality Inspector, Laboratory Technician, Materials Testing, Quality Technician, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry Graduate, Engineering Graduate, Quality Control, Laboratory Analyst, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex Jobs

Reference Number: BBBH26296

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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