Materials & Testing Engineer

Materials & Testing Engineer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead technical investigations and perform advanced materials testing in a hands-on lab environment.
  • Company: Join a leading manufacturer known for innovation and employee retention.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, healthcare, life assurance, and career progression.
  • Other info: Be part of a small, specialist team in a state-of-the-art facility.
  • Why this job: Step into a technical leadership role and make a real impact in materials engineering.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Materials, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering with testing experience.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

Materials & Testing Engineer

GBP35,000 - GBP45,000 + Training + Progression + 22 Days + Bank Holidays + Healthcare + Life Assurance

  • Monday - Friday
  • Bingley - Commutable from Exeter, Taunton, Axminster, Chard, Sidmouth

Are you a degree-qualified Materials, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineer with a background in materials testing or manufacturing looking to step into a technical leadership role?

Do you want to join a leading group that offers flexible working hours, project management ownership, and first-class career development?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a Materials & Testing Engineer to join their small, specialist team working out of a state-of-the-art facility near Exeter.

The successful applicant will become a key problem solver within the business, leading technical investigations and performing sophisticated destructive, mechanical, and thermal testing on advanced composite materials.

This is an excellent opportunity within a successful, expanding manufacturer that is at the forefront of its sector.

You will be joining an experienced team within a company that prides itself on staff retention, offering the opportunity to provide technical leadership and advance your career.

The Role

  • Hands-on laboratory testing using specialised equipment.
  • Full project management from cradle to grave, ensuring customer testing programs are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Acting as a technical expert for internal teams and external customers while driving technical investigations.

The Candidate

  • Degree-qualified a relevant subject with industrial composites/adhesives experience.
  • Practical laboratory experience with knowledge of material testing standards.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and a able to work in the office full time.
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Materials & Testing Engineer employer: Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited

Join a leading multisite group in Avonmouth, Bristol, where your role as an Engineering Team Lead will be supported by exceptional training and development opportunities. With a strong focus on employee well-being, enjoy a great work-life balance, enhanced pension, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement, making this an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited

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Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Materials & Testing Engineer

Materials Testing
Mechanical Testing
Thermal Testing
Project Management
Technical Leadership
Problem-Solving Skills
Laboratory Experience