Materials And Testing Laboratory Technician
Posted 3 days 12 hours ago by Clockwork Organisation Ltd t/a Travail Employment
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on skills and abilities) + 10% shift premium
Permanent role
Location: Wrexham
Working hours: Rotating Shifts (Days and afternoons)
Additional benefits- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension - 5% employer contributions
- Bupa Healthcare
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave provisions.
- Employee wellbeing support programmes.
- Access to language learning and professional development resources.
- Inclusive and supportive working culture.
Join an Innovative Materials Science Team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Composite Materials Technician to join a growing and highly respected organisation operating at the forefront of advanced materials technology.
Working within a specialist Materials & Testing Laboratory, you will play a key role in generating critical product test data that supports customer qualifications, product development, quality improvement, and technical problem-solving activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within a technically advanced environment, with full training available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities- Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
- Manufacture composite and adhesive test panels.
- Carry out machining and preparation of test specimens.
- Conduct destructive mechanical testing on a variety of composite and adhesive materials.
- Work to recognised industry, international, and customer testing standards.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and project documentation.
- Support internal teams, customers, and suppliers through collaborative working.
- Ensure excellent housekeeping and organisation within the laboratory.
- GCSEs/O-Levels or A Levels, ideally within a relevant technical or scientific subject.
- Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation and specifications.
- Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
- Experience working within a team environment.
- HNC/HND qualification in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Experience operating machining equipment.
- Experience of composite manufacturing or materials testing.
- Familiarity with universal testing machines such as MTS, Instron, or Zwick systems.
- Knowledge of composite materials and associated manufacturing processes.
- Experience using laboratory management systems (LIMS).
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, technical, or industrial environment.
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