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Junior Materials Technician (Engineering)

Honiton
2 weeks ago
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Junior Materials Technician (Engineering)

£26,000 - £28,000 + Bonus + 31 Days Holiday + Flexible Hours + Private healthcare + Benefits

Honiton, Devon

Are you an Aspiring Engineer with an interest in materials looking to join a technical materials testing business who will offer you flexible hours, private healthcare and a bonus?

On offer is the opportunity to create a prosperous career within a growing company. They work testing exotic materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries, conducting destructive and non-destructive testing.

Your role will involve the creation and testing of specimens, creation of certificates and basic report writing. This role is not your typical material testing position - you'll be working across a wide variety of interesting and unique materials and use a multitude of different techniques.

This role would suit an aspiring engineer with either an NVQ / BTEC in engineering or Maths / Science A-Levels, looking to join a business who will offer you flexibility and work life balance.

The Role

  • Creation and testing of material specimens.
  • Writing of reports to feedback results of the tests.
  • 40 hours a week with flexible start and finish times.

    The Person
  • Holds a BTEC / NVQ in engineering or Maths / Science A-Levels.
  • Has an interest in materials.

    Reference: BBBH 21743

    Keywords: Material, Composites, Engineer, Technician, Science, Progression, Testing, Engineering, Leader, Team, NDT, DT, Honiton, Devon, Exeter.

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

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

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