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Graduate Metallurgical Laboratory Technician - job post

CMD Recruitment Limited
4.5 out of 5 stars
Bath
£30,000 - £35,000 a year - Permanent

Job details

Pay

  • £30,000 - £35,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent

Location

Bath

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance

Full job description

Graduate Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Full-time | 39 hours per week | Early Finish Fridays

Are you a recent graduate in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline looking to kick-start your career in engineering?

Our client is a leading precision engineering manufacturer supplying components to the Aerospace, Automotive, and Power Generation industries. They are looking for a Graduate Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join their modern laboratory team, where you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced engineers and metallurgists.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real manufacturing environment, develop specialist laboratory skills, and build a long-term career within a highly respected engineering business.

The Role

Working within the Metallurgical Laboratory, you'll support the testing and analysis of materials used in the manufacture of high-performance engineering components. You'll gain experience across a variety of laboratory techniques while helping to ensure products meet demanding industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out hardness testing and metallurgical analysis
  • Preparing samples using cutting, mounting, polishing, grinding, and etching equipment
  • Using optical microscopy to examine material microstructures
  • Assisting with tensile testing and material investigations
  • Supporting root cause investigations into material defects
  • Producing technical reports and maintaining accurate laboratory records
  • Working closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams
  • Contributing to continuous improvement projects within the laboratory

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering, materials, and manufacturing who is keen to learn and develop.

Ideally, you'll have:

  • A degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering/science discipline
  • A keen interest in laboratory testing and manufacturing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good communication and IT skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Industrial placement, laboratory experience, or manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday

  • 7:00am - 4:30pm or
  • 7:30am - 4:30pm

Friday

  • 7:00am - 12:00pm or
  • 7:30am - 12:30pm

What's on Offer?

  • Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on qualifications and experience
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Up to 12% employer pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing technical training and career development
  • Modern laboratory with specialist testing equipment
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing engineering business

If you're looking to launch your career in engineering and materials science with a company that will invest in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

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