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Metallurgy Technician

Keighley
4 weeks ago
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Metallurgy Technician

Keighley (Commutable from Ilkley, Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Skipton)

Competitive Salary + Training + Overtime + Monday - Friday + Holidays + Company Benefits

Are you a Metallurgy Technician or have a degree in Materials Science and are looking for a role with a looking for a permanent days-based position, where you can develop your skillset through plenty of training on different material testing procedures?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Metallurgist who is looking to develop their technical skills in a well-established and industry-leading company, where you will be mechanically testing and analysing a broad range of different products

Due to this companies ongoing success they are now looking to add to their team. They boast a nationwide client base, consisting of several blue-chip companies whom they have excellent lasting relationships with.

In this days-based role, you will work as part of the mechanical testing team, where you will be preparing, examining and assessing different metals. You will work closely with the Technical Services Director and the Quality manager to ensure that all work is done to a high standard.

The role would suit a Metallurgy Technician or someone with a degree in Materials Science who is looking for to develop their technical skillset with bespoke training in a company that offers a great benefits package, long-term security and chances to progress within the company.

The Role:

Mechanical testing of different metal products
Days-based role - Monday-Friday
Competitive Salary
Training, Progression and Company Benefits
The Person:

Metallurgy Technician
Materials Science or equivalent degree
Commutable to Keighley
Metallurgy, Technician, Metal, Metallurgist, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Testing, Analysing, Materials, Science, Materials Science, Technical, Aerospace, Chemical, Corrosion, NDT, Welding, Salt Spray, Training, Progression, Holidays, Benefits, Days, Overtime, Life Insurance, Keighley, Ilkley, Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Skipton, UK

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Josh Cooper at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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