Lab Technician

W Talent; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

3 on 3 off shift

Job summary

W Talent is working with an established aerospace manufacturer in Nottingham to recruit a Lab Technician. You will perform laboratory testing, material assessment and quality inspections to ensure components meet exacting requirements and industry standards.

The role operates on a 3 on, 3 off shift pattern covering days and nights, offering long-term career opportunities within a specialist engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory testing and quality inspection within manufacturing/aerospace environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory testing and inspection of materials and components.
• Undertake first-off, in-process and final quality inspections.
• Assess components against drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Record test results accurately and ensure traceability.
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges).
• Maintain laboratory, inspection and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement and promote right-first-time culture.
• Ensure activities align with company procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Lab Technician | Aerospace Manufacturing | Nottingham | £35,000 - £50,000

W Talent is working exclusively with an established aerospace manufacturing business in Nottingham to recruit a Lab Technician to join its highly skilled engineering and manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist aerospace environment where laboratory testing, quality inspection, precision and attention to detail are critical, working with products manufactured to exacting customer and industry standards.

The Role - Lab Technician

As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a combination of laboratory testing, material assessment and quality inspection activities to ensure components meet the required engineering specifications, customer requirements and quality standards. The position operates on a 3 on, 3 off shift pattern covering both days and nights.

You will undertake laboratory-based testing and inspection of materials and components, alongside first-off, in-process and final inspection activities. Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you will help identify and investigate quality issues, accurately record test results and maintain high standards of product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lab Technician or Quality professional to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing business, offering a technically varied role combining practical laboratory work with quality inspection. You'll benefit from a challenging engineering environment, long-term career opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory testing and inspection of materials and manufactured components.
• Undertake first-off, in-process and final quality inspections.
• Assess components against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Conduct and record laboratory test results, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Identify, record and report non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Use a range of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Maintain accurate laboratory, inspection and quality documentation.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement and promote a right-first-time culture.
• Ensure all laboratory and inspection activities are completed in line with company procedures.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a Laboratory Technician, Materials Testing or Quality Inspection role within a manufacturing, engineering or aerospace environment.
• Experience carrying out practical testing, inspection or assessment of materials and components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach.
• Good understanding of quality processes, testing procedures and non-conformance management.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Salary and Benefits

• Employment: Permanent
• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• Location: Nottingham
• Shift: 3 on, 3 off - Days & Nights