Materials Science Jobs

Process Chemist

Job title: Process ChemistLocation: Royston, UK12 months FTCAt Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Chemist, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle...

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for analysing production and demand data to develop and maintain efficient production schedules. This role involves managing the Master Production Schedule, monitoring material flow across the supply chain, identifying constraints, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support S&OP processes and improve planning accuracy. The position ensures inventory levels are optimised and customer requirements are consistently met.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AI Engineer - Platform

About us PhysicsX is a deep-tech company with roots in numerical physics and Formula One, dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software. We are building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries....

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Senior Simulation Data Engineer

About us PhysicsX is a deep-tech company with roots in numerical physics and Formula One, dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software. We are building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries....

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

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

OCC Manager

The OCC Manager leads operations at a state-of-the-art recycled fibre plant, ensuring safe, efficient production of high-quality pulp for containerboard manufacturing. This role focuses on optimising yield, safety, and equipment effectiveness while leading a team and supporting sustainability goals through near-zero effluent processing.

Wallace Hind Selection M607Ra, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

OCC Manager

Lead the operation of a state-of-the-art recycled fibre processing plant within one of Europe's largest and most advanced paper mills. This role focuses on maximising fibre yield, pulp quality, and equipment effectiveness while ensuring strict safety and environmental compliance. You'll manage a team of supervisors and operators, collaborate with maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in a high-performance industrial environment.

Wallace Hind Selection Bd11Tu, BD1 1TU, United Kingdom

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

Materials Testing Technician (Engineering)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries, creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and performing data analysis. You'll work in a lab-based setting with a team of technical experts, focusing on continuous development and career progression.

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

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting fully automated production lines, including material handling systems and box converting lines. You will work in a shift pattern, focusing on both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks under the guidance of the maintenance manager.

ETS Consulting Leeds, United Kingdom £53,000 – £58,000 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Metallurgist

Our client is a respected Sheffield-based manufacturer operating within a specialist, high-integrity sector. The business is known for its technical capability, consistent quality standards, and customer-focused approach, supplying products that are critical to demanding applications. With a culture built around...

Shillito Group Sheffield, United Kingdom