At a Glance
- Tasks: Support testing and analysis of materials in a modern metallurgical lab.
- Company: Leading precision engineering manufacturer in aerospace and automotive sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kick-start your engineering career with hands-on training and real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 32500 £ per year.
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.
