Lab Technician

Gap Technical Ltd; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Testing Technician to conduct hydrogen content, tensile, and Vickers micro-hardness testing among others. With a requirement for a degree in Material Science or at least 3 years in material testing, candidates should be able to manage their time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay with annual bonuses and is from Monday to Friday. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV through the website.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a material science or 3+ years in a material testing laboratory.
• Ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various material tests including hardness and chemical process analysis.
• Manage laboratory stock levels, including ordering consumables.
• Support test piece preparation and participate in laboratory audits.

Skills

Hydrogen content testing

Tensile Testing

Vickers Micro-hardness testing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Material Science

3+ years in material testing laboratory

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

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 systemsApply

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Closing Date : 1 / 2 / 2026

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