Materials And Testing Laboratory Technician

Composite Materials Technician

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.

The Role

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 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.

Additional skills and job titles

Materials and Testing Laboratory Technician, Test Technician, Laboratory Technician (Materials Testing)

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