Materials Lab Technician

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Materials Lab Technician 24 month Fixed Term Contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £35,000
Do you have experience in Metrology/Chemical testing? Do you have experience working to COSHH standards? Do you have experience with Rockwell and Vickers hardness testing?
If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!
As the Materials Lab Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!
Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance.
You will be involved in:
Operate and maintain analytical instruments. Perform baseline chemical, mechanical, and thermal tests and document results Inspect product samples visually, record findings (defects, dimensional tolerances) Perform basic calculations (concentrations, % deviation, etc.) and compile data Stock, distribute, and rotate consumables and equipment Set up, dismantle, and clean apparatus; wash and store glassware Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard‑aware lab environment Perform and log calibration checks on instruments Identify and raise non‑conformances, facilitating investigations and corrective actions Liaise with stakeholders to understand testing priorities
Your skillset may include:
Knowledge of chemical testing Metalogy testing - using microscopes Hardness checking - Rockwell and Vickers hardness testing Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately Ability to manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment Experience with SAP or similar systems Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy Logical approach to problem-solving and data interpretation
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Materials Lab Technician 24 month Fixed Term Contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £35,000
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
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Location:
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Military/Emergency/Government

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