Lab Technician

Gruopo 3D España y Portugal S.L.L.; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business based in Welwyn is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct a variety of tests including hydrogen content and tensile testing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in material science or at least three years of experience in a testing laboratory. Responsibilities include managing laboratory stock, supporting test piece preparation, and participating in audits. This is a days-only position from Monday to Friday, offering a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree educated in material science or 3 years experience in testing laboratory.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrogen content and tensile testing.
• Manage laboratory stock levels and order consumables.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Participate in internal and external laboratory audits.

Skills

Hydrogen content testing

Tensile Testing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Degree in material science or equivalent experience (3+ years)

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Competitive + Benefits + Annual Bonus

Welwyn Garden City

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Testing Technician to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City.

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

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Closing Date: 1/2/2026

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