Materials Technician: Prototyping & Testing

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health/Private Medical Insurance and/D

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking a Materials Technician to support the development and testing of innovative materials and structures across R&D programmes. You will work in a hands-on workshop environment, manufacturing, preparing and testing samples for evaluation, while assisting engineers and scientists with prototyping and fabrication.

This 37-hour-per-week role is based onsite at our Farnborough facility, which houses advanced laser technologies and wind tunnel capabilities,

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on experience in engineering, manufacturing, workshop or apprenticeship environments.
• Experience using tools, machinery or workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and documented procedures.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks and work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and preparing material samples for testing and evaluation.
• Operating workshop equipment to cut, machine, finish and prepare test specimens.
• Supporting prototyping, fabrication and assembly activities for research programmes.
• Conducting physical testing and accurately recording results.
• Maintaining equipment, tools, consumables and stock levels.
• Following safe working practices, risk assessments and operating procedures.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Engineering background

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Vocational qualification or apprenticeship in engineering/technical

CPD or willingness to undertake training

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking a Materials Technician to support the development and testing of innovative materials and structures across R&D programmes. You will work in a hands-on workshop environment, manufacturing, preparing and testing samples for evaluation, while assisting engineers and scientists with prototyping and fabrication.

This 37-hour-per-week role is based onsite at our Farnborough facility, which houses advanced laser technologies and wind tunnel capabilities,