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Materials Technician (Progression to Team Leader)

Honiton
2 weeks ago
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Materials Technician (Progression to Team Leader)
£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + 31 Days Holiday + Private healthcare + Benefits
Honiton, Devon

Are you a Materials Technician looking for direct progression to team leadership in a varied and hands on role for tight knit company known for their progression opportunities?

Do you want to take a step up in your career, being responsible for junior and senior members of a close knit team of technical expert?

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, report writing and data analysis. 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 a Materials Testing Technician looking for a leadership position, managing a small team and conducting a wide variety of tests across different exotic materials.

The Role

Direct progression to Team Leader
Responsible for training junior members of the team and graduates
Creation and testing of material specimens
Writing of reports to feedback results to clients
Data analysis
The Person

Materials testing background
Looking to progress their careerReference: BBBH 20346

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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