Jobs in Woking

Materials Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves manufacturing, testing, and evaluating composite materials and adhesives within a workshop environment. You'll work as part of a small technical team to support a high-profile client base in aerospace, Formula One, and defence sectors. The position offers hands-on technical development with a focus on gaining expert-level knowledge and long-term career growth.

Rise Technical Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £41,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

This role involves hands-on laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical materials, focusing on particle size, microscopy, and material characterisation. The scientist will conduct physical and analytical testing to support product development and technical investigations, using techniques such as BET, XRF, and XRD. The position requires strong data recording, problem-solving, and experience with analytical instrumentation in a pharmaceutical or related testing environment.

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group Bromborough, Merseyside, United Kingdom £30,000 – £32,000 pa

Graduate Materials Engineer (Corrosion / Infrastructure)

This role involves investigating and preventing corrosion in reinforced concrete infrastructure through laboratory and site-based analysis. You'll work on diverse structures like bridges, tunnels, and power stations, interpreting data from half-cell surveys, chloride testing, and carbonation depth measurements. The position offers structured training and progression within an employee-owned engineering consultancy focused on long-term technical development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Nottingham, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist

Conducts laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical materials using techniques like particle size analysis, microscopy, and surface area testing. Performs physical and analytical testing to support product development and troubleshooting. Works with advanced instrumentation including XRF and XRD while ensuring accurate data recording and interpretation.

Russell Taylor Group Ch627Ha, United Kingdom £30,000 – £32,000 pa

Senior Metallurgist

This role involves providing expert metallurgical guidance on superalloys and special processes within a highly regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environment. The Senior Metallurgist will ensure technical compliance, support customer audits, lead root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement in line with NADCAP and industry standards. Based in a global engineering team, the role plays a critical part in process qualification, accreditation, and systems enhancement.

Vectis Recruitment Aylestone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa

Research Associate in Metallurgy and Materials Characterisation

This role involves developing rare-earth-free permanent magnets using protein-templated nanomaterials, focusing on converting these into dense bulk composites via advanced manufacturing techniques. The researcher will lead materials processing and characterisation efforts at the University of Sheffield, using tools like field-assisted sintering, electron microscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction. The position operates within an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional project, feeding data into a design-build-test-learn cycle to guide technical and strategic decisions.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

Contract

Laboratory Technician

This role involves conducting routine quality control testing of raw, semi-finished, and finished materials to ensure compliance with specifications. The technician will collect samples, perform accurate analyses, report results via LIMS, and support production teams with technical quality advice. Emphasis is placed on safety, environmental compliance, equipment maintenance, and adherence to ISO standards in a structured laboratory environment.

Michael Page Finance Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom £25,000 – £29,712 pa

On-site Permanent

Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - DudleyAre you a talentedStructural Engineer looking for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on a diverse range of projects where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the opportunity...

Penguin Recruitment Dudley, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Method Development chemist

Develop and validate analytical methods for materials and polymers using advanced instrumentation like GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC. Support R&D and manufacturing teams by delivering robust analytical solutions, training staff, and improving laboratory processes. Work within a global scientific organisation focused on innovation in materials science.

SRG Essex, United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

Location: Hessle, East YorkshireSalary: Competitive + Quarterly Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off + Private Healthcare + Flexible Working + Excellent BenefitsOur client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced industrial technology, is looking to...

Consortium Professional Recruitment Hu34Xa, United Kingdom A$35,000 – A$38,000 pa

Business Development Specialist

An international professional services firm is seeking aBusiness Development Specialist to support its high-performingPrivate Equity practice in London.Reporting to the Business Development Manager, this role will help deliver business development and client growth initiatives across London and Europe, working closely...

Ambition Europe Limited London, United Kingdom

Extrusion & Mould Setter Engineer

This role involves hands-on setup, operation, and optimisation of plastic extrusion and injection moulding lines, with a focus on pipe production. The engineer ensures process stability, dimensional accuracy, and product quality while minimising downtime and scrap. Key responsibilities include tooling changes, process parameter adjustment, troubleshooting defects, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Austin Matley HR & Recruitment Ltd Waterlooville, United Kingdom

Mechanical Technician

The role involves performing proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance on industrial systems within a high-hazard COMAH-regulated site. You'll conduct fault finding, equipment repairs, installations, and commissioning, using technical drawings and P&IDs to support safe and reliable operations. The position requires hands-on mechanical expertise in a 24/7 shift environment, focusing on improving engineering reliability and compliance.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £44,113 – £60,345 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

CFD Multiphase & DEM Engineer

Develop high-fidelity multiphase CFD models for industrial applications in bioprocess, chemical, and advanced engineering systems. Integrate simulations with AI workflows, validate against experimental data, and support customer-driven engineering challenges. Work across the full simulation lifecycle—from CAD and meshing to HPC execution and surrogate modelling.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

CFD Multiphase & DEM Engineer

This role involves developing and validating high-fidelity multiphase CFD and coupled CFD-DEM simulations for industrial applications, integrating them with AI-driven workflows. The engineer will work directly with global customers to solve complex engineering problems, automate simulation pipelines, and generate datasets for machine learning surrogates. The position blends advanced simulation, parametric CAD, and data science in a hybrid London-based setup with regular international travel.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom