Environmental Testing Technician

TWI Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private health health

Onsite restaurant

Onsite gym

Day nursery (site)

Job summary

TWI Ltd in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Environmental Laboratories. You will support materials testing in challenging environments, including hydrogen sulphide and other aggressive conditions, delivering precise results for innovative projects.

We value hands-on problem solving, a solid mechanical engineering foundation, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Travel in the UK and abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering and attention to detail.
• Experience with machinery assembly and hands-on problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Engineers and colleagues to deliver bespoke materials testing.
• Operate in challenging environments to simulate real-world conditions.
• Apply engineering know-how to assemble machinery and ensure high-quality results.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Machinery assembly

Hands-on problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Gas chromatography

Excel data logging

Materials testing machines

Job description

Environmental Testing Technician Laboratory Technician MPL/ MSI Location: Cambridge Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Job Profile: Laboratory Technician Salary/annum: Min £27,700 - Max £35,500 Reference number: JR100697 Closing Date: 21 October 2026 Security requirements: Security Clearance, BPSS and DBS may be required. Note: Applicants might receive offers and undergo interviews before the deadline, although the position will remain available for at least seven days. We recommend submitting your application for this role as soon as you can during the recruitment process, prior to the closing date.

Description of role:

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for precision? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re on the lookout for practical, detail-oriented individuals to join our dynamic team in Cambridge as a Senior Technician in our cutting-edge Environmental Laboratories. These labs are at the forefront of materials testing in challenging environments—including hydrogen sulphide, hydrogen, and other aggressive conditions. Your contributions will directly support innovative projects that push the boundaries of engineering and sustainability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating with Project Engineers and fellow technicians to deliver bespoke materials testing.
• Working with challenging environments under varying pressures and temperatures to simulate real-world conditions.
• Applying your engineering know-how to assemble machinery, solve practical problems, and ensure high-quality results.

What You Bring

A solid foundation in mechanical engineering and a keen eye for detail. Experience with machinery assembly and hands-on problem solving. The ability to work both independently and within a high performing team. Bonus points for knowledge of: Gas chromatography Instrumentation and materials testing machines Data logging and analysis using Excel Materials testing using servo hydraulic machines Pressure testing.

For further details, please follow the Job Description link below: https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/JR100729-Job-Description-Senior-Laboratory-Technician-Environmental-testing-lab.pdf

Travel

This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.

About us

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent. Inclusion: We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more. We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges. We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI. The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI Values

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.