Apprentice Materials Technician

TN United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in survival technology is seeking an Apprentice Materials Technician to join their Engineering team in Ellesmere Port. The role involves supporting the development of new materials and processes, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborating closely with engineers. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in science and engineering, with essential qualifications in Maths, English, and Science.

Benefits

33 days holidays including public holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Early finish on Fridays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance up to 4X salary

Pension Scheme

Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in science, engineering, and technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate and maintain test machinery.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical department in developing new materials and processes.
• Create test plans and execute tests to meet industry standards.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to determine testing parameters.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Basic technical engineering knowledge

Interest in textiles and their properties

Education

Grade C or above in Maths, English, and Science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Apprentice Materials Technician

Location: Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

Client: Survitec

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: 54652c106834

Posted: 23.05.2025 | Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

About Survitec

Survitec is the world’s largest survival technology provider, with over 166 years of experience in protecting lives across air, land, and sea. We operate globally with 3,000 professionals in 96 countries, partnering with major maritime, defence, energy, and aerospace organizations. We are proud recipients of the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Your New Role

We are seeking an Apprentice Materials Technician to join our Engineering team at the RFD Beaufort Division in Ellesmere Port. The team is responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from concept to final design, focusing on safety and innovation.

The Apprentice Materials Technician will support the technical department in developing new materials and processes, testing products across various sectors, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. You will work closely with engineers to test materials and components used in Pilot Flight Equipment (PFE) for aircraft such as F-16V, F-35, and Typhoon.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, executing tests to meet industry standards, and collaborating with design and engineering teams to determine testing parameters.

Essential Criteria

• Grade C or above in Maths, English, and Science
• Interest in science, engineering, and technology
• Basic technical engineering knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Interest in textiles and their properties
• Ability to operate and maintain test machinery
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Why You Should Work for Us

• 33 days holidays including public holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Early finish on Fridays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance up to 4X salary
• Pension Scheme
• Training & Professional Development Opportunities