Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician in South Yorkshire. The candidate must hold a degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and have a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, maintaining laboratory equipment, and preparing technical reports. The position offers a salary likely between £30,000 and £40,000, and is office-based. Visa support may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Metallurgy, Materials Science or similar.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work aligns with safety instructions.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Write accurate reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Technical report writing

Microscopy

Mechanical testing

Corrosion knowledge

Heat treatment

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Post-graduate certification (Masters, MSc, MEng, PhD)

Job description

Position: Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: Negotiable based on experience but likely £30,000-£40,000

Hybrid: No, office based in South Yorkshire

Visa Support: Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

The Role

• Ensuring that all work is carried out according to instructions
• Ensuring that all health and safety requirements are adhered to
• Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and calibrated as required
• Ensuring that all reports are accurate and succinct, delivering all required information to stakeholders
• Carrying out testing and report writing as required as part of the team
• Recruitment, training and development of staff to ensure availability of skills
• Providing reports to the SLT on activity levels, costs etc

About You

• A degree level qualification is essential. This MUST be in Metallurgy, Materials Science or very similar
• Post‑graduate certifications (Masters, MSc, MEng, PhD) are most welcome
• Proven experience of working in a laboratory environment, ideally for 2+ years
• Experience of microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion, surface finish, heat treatment etc
• Fluent written and spoken English including the ability to write complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner
• Experience of specifying laboratory equipment is beneficial

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Science