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Material Testing Technician

CMD Recruitment
Ba25Rr, BA2 5RR, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£32,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£32,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
13 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Company bonus scheme Annual pay reviews Up to 12% pension contribution Private healthcare 25 days holiday Training and development opportunities Clean, modern working environment
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Material Testing Technician
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Full-time | 39 hours | Early finish Fridays

We're looking for an experienced Material Testing Technician to join a modern and growing manufacturing business in Bath. This is a key technical role supporting the production of high-precision components used across aerospace, automotive, and power generation sectors.

The Role

As a Material Testing Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and components meet required specifications through a range of mechanical and metallurgical testing methods.

This is a hands-on position combining laboratory work, inspection, and technical reporting, ideal for candidates with a background in materials, engineering, or quality testing.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carry out a range of material testing activities, including:
  • Hardness testing
  • Tensile testing
  • Microstructural analysis using optical microscopy
  • Surface finish and defect analysis
  • SEM analysis (where applicable)
  • Prepare samples using sectioning, mounting, polishing, grinding and etching techniques
  • Review and interpret test results against engineering specifications
  • Support quality control processes within production
  • Produce clear and accurate test reports
  • Maintain and calibrate testing equipment
  • Work in line with industry standards including ISO, ASTM and NADCAP
  • Support investigations into material or production-related issues

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:30 or 07:30-16:30
Fri: 07:00-12:00 or 07:30-12:30

About You

  • Background in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience within a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment desirable
  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
  • Able to interpret technical specifications and data
  • Hands-on and comfortable working with testing equipment
  • Good IT and reporting skills

What's on Offer

  • £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
  • Company bonus scheme + annual pay reviews
  • Up to 12% pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Clean, modern working environment

If you're looking for a technically engaging role where you can take real ownership of metallurgical analysis and contribute to engineering decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

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