Materials Technologist

Smithers Careers; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific company in Leatherhead is seeking a Materials Technologist to join their Primary Packaging and Materials Department. This role involves conducting physical tests on materials, preparing technical reports, and ensuring accurate results. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, be numerate, and possess a relevant educational background. A generous benefits package including private healthcare and holidays is offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Laboratory experience in physical testing of materials preferred.
• Highly numerate and proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical tests relating to materials and packaging performance.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports.
• Provide accurate and timely results to project leaders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Numeracy skills

Computer literate (Excel, Word)

Education

A Level / BTEC HNC or higher in scientific/engineering subject

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a challenging and inspiring career in a growing global scientific company? Smithers MSE Ltd provides technical and consulting services to businesses throughout the packaging paper and print industry supply chain. Combining industry expertise with state‑of‑the‑art laboratory testing and simulation facilities, Smithers delivers tangible solutions to clients globally.

Opportunity

A new opportunity has arisen within our Primary Packaging and Materials Department for a Materials Technologist who wants to develop their skills within a successful and growing business. As an important member of the team you will be fully trained to carry out a range of physical tests relating to materials and packaging performance, become responsible for assisting in the preparation of technical reports and providing accurate and timely results to project leaders. A methodical approach and the ability to plan, organise and manage your own workload are required.

Safety & Housekeeping

All members of the materials testing laboratory are expected to ensure safe working and a high standard of housekeeping; including the fulfilment of all HS&E requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

The successful candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills and would ideally have some laboratory experience in the physical testing of materials and products, but candidates with the aptitude to work in a disciplined scientific / engineering environment are also encouraged to apply. You must be highly numerate, have a minimum of A Level / BTEC HNC or higher in a scientific / engineering subject, and be computer literate particularly in Excel and Word.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefit package to all our employees incorporating private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Department / Functional Area: Operations
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1