Materials Science Jobs

Mechanical Technician

As a Mechanical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair mechanical components and plant equipment, conduct equipment testing and commissioning, and perform preventive maintenance tasks. You will work in a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, including days and weekends, and comply with safety policies and procedures.

Johnson Matthey London, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

EC&I Engineer

As an EC&I Engineer, you will provide technical support and expertise for industrial equipment, manage compliance inspections, and implement EC&I improvement plans. You will work closely with the Senior Electrical Engineer to ensure best practices and support site operations.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior CFD Engineer - Turbomachinery

As a Senior CFD Engineer, you will work closely with Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers to build and optimize high-fidelity multi-physics simulations. Your role involves creating and validating complex models, integrating experimental data, and collaborating with customers to solve their engineering challenges. You will also mentor junior colleagues and travel globally to support on-site projects.

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Security Engineer – DevSecOps and Security Architect

As a Principal Security Engineer, you will lead the integration of security practices into the CI/CD pipeline, conduct threat modeling and secure design reviews, and mentor engineering teams to foster a security-first culture. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-fidelity, multi-physics simulations are secure and compliant, contributing to the company's mission of accelerating hardware innovation.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Design Engineer - Subsea Tooling

This role involves designing and developing subsea cutting tools and mechanical systems, from concept to manufacture and deployment. You will work closely with manufacturing, project, and offshore teams to ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Reed Ab124Sb, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lab Technician

This role involves preparing and certifying Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) to meet international standards, using advanced UV-VIS spectroscopy techniques and analytical chemistry. You will work within ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 frameworks, manage multiple tasks, and support audit activities in a busy laboratory environment.

Reed Ig63Ut, IG6 3UT, United Kingdom £24,500 – £27,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Materials Test Technician (Progression to Engineer)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials, creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and performing data analysis. The position offers a structured development plan to progress to a Materials Engineer, working with cutting-edge technology in the Defence and Aerospace industries.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer (Polyurethanes / Fibreglass / Adhesives)

This role involves leading design for manufacturing reviews, capital equipment projects, and manufacturing risk assessments. You will work with polyurethanes, fibreglass, and adhesives to improve manufacturing processes and support new product introductions in a high-growth engineering company.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Accrington, BB5 1ES, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Field Service Engineer

This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing materials testing equipment and load cell systems across various industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical. You will ensure equipment is calibrated to UKAS standards, compile detailed reports, and travel within the UK, often staying overnight 1-2 times per week.

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd Bristol, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Technical Lead (Coatings)

The Product Technical Lead (Coatings) will drive the development and launch of new fire-resistant and coating products, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and market readiness. Key responsibilities include technical support, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.

Russell Taylor Group Gl11Ad, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Thermal Sprayer

This role involves working in a workshop, yard, and confined space environments, primarily focusing on thermally sprayed aluminium and assisting with industrial spray paint work. Responsibilities include surface preparation, operating thermal spray machinery, quality control, machine maintenance, documentation, and adhering to safety regulations.

Key Recruitment So143Bq, SO14 3BQ, United Kingdom £30,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

4D STEM Specialist (Electron Microscopy)

This role involves acting as the primary technical contact for customers, supporting them with setup, troubleshooting, and day-to-day use of 4D STEM technology. You will also run demos, training sessions, and workshops, work closely with R&D and sales, and contribute to product improvements and pre-sales activities.

Rise Technical Recruitment Liverpool, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Geo-environmental Engineer

This role involves overseeing site investigations, assessing contamination risks, producing technical reports, and managing remediation projects. You will work on a variety of challenging projects with support from senior colleagues and access to training.

Penguin Recruitment Gateshead, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Process Technologist

The Process Technologist will provide technical expertise to the manufacturing unit, focusing on process quality and improvement. Key responsibilities include working with the Process Manager and engineers to ensure product quality, resolving customer issues, and adhering to health and safety regulations.

Randstad Delivery (GBS) Buckley, Cymru / Wales, CH7 3HY, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Principal Process Engineer

This role involves leading the build, commissioning, and ongoing process development of a pilot plant for a breakthrough chemical recycling technology. You will own the scale-up strategy, core process documentation, and drive process performance while leading and developing the engineering team.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent