At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct various tests and analyses in a fast-paced lab environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and great work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in material science and testing processes.
- Qualifications: Degree in material science or 3+ years in a testing lab.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Competitive + Benefits + Annual Bonus
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
Performance Objectives:
- Hydrogen content testing
- Tensile Testing
- Vickers Micro-hardness & Rockwell hardness testing
- Grain size Tests
- Bend test
- Potting-up & polishing samples for Metallographic testing
- Alpha Case Testing
- Intergranular Attack Testing
- Heat Affected Zone Testing
- Daily and Weekly Analysis of chemical process tanks, calculating & recommending additions of solution top-ups / New make-up
- Manage laboratory stock levels, obtain quotes, order consumables, book goods in
- Support test piece preparation (punching, cutting, drilling etc.)
- Housekeeping duties
- Participate in laboratory audits both internal and external
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.)
- Operator overchecks
- Internal Calibration of equipment
- Archive/Storage of Test pieces
Person Specification:
- Degree educated in a material science or minimum of 3 years working in a material testing laboratory.
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage your time efficiently
- Working with multiple stakeholders
Desirable:
- Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems
Apply:
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 1/7/2026
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Lab Technician in Welwyn employer: Gap Technical
Join a dynamic manufacturing business in Welwyn Garden City as a Laboratory Technician, where you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an annual bonus. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
