Lab Technician

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in materials testing based in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician. The role involves conducting various materials tests and managing the laboratory stock levels. A degree in materials science and a minimum of 3 years in a similar role are required. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, plus an annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in a material testing laboratory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various material testing procedures.
• Manage laboratory stock levels and order consumables.
• Participate in laboratory audits.

Skills

Hydrogen content testing

Tensile Testing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Knowledge of aerospace quality management

Education

Degree in materials science

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Technician. Competitive salary + 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 Laboratory Technician to work at their facility near Welwyn Garden City.

Responsibilities

• 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 materials 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

Application

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Closing Date: 29/10/2025

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