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Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

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  • Location: Bath, Somerset
  • Date posted:
  • Pay£30000 - £38000per annum

Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
Location: Bath
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 (DOE)
Full-time | 39 hours | Early finish Fridays

We’re looking for an experienced Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join a modern and growing manufacturing business in Bath. This is a key technical role supporting the production of high-precision components used across aerospace, automotive, and power generation sectors.

The Role

In this position, you’ll take ownership of metallurgical testing and analysis to ensure materials meet stringent quality and performance standards. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams, contributing directly to root cause investigations and continuous improvement activity.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Metallurgical testing & analysis (hardness, microscopy, tensile testing)
  • Independent sample preparation (cutting, mounting, polishing, etching)
  • Root cause analysis of material defects and failures
  • Producing detailed technical reports and maintaining accurate records
  • Supporting production and engineering teams with material investigations
  • Contributing to improvements in testing methods and laboratory processes

Hours

Mon–Thurs: 07:00–16:30 or 07:30–16:30
Fri: 07:00–12:00 or 07:30–12:30

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in metallurgical or materials testing who is confident working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience in a metallurgical laboratory or manufacturing quality environment
  • Strong understanding of material properties, failure analysis, and testing methods
  • Confident producing clear, detailed technical reports
  • Methodical, analytical, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

What’s on Offer

  • Bonus scheme + annual pay reviews
  • Up to 12% employer pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Modern, well-equipped laboratory environment

If you’re looking for a technically engaging role where you can take real ownership of metallurgical analysis and contribute to engineering decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

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