Motorsport Materials Technician – Lab & Testing

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in Milton Keynes is looking for a Materials Technician to support material development and testing processes within their state-of-the-art facility. Responsibilities include managing lab operations, preparing metallographic samples, and operating testing equipment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Engineering qualification and practical experience in a materials science laboratory. The role offers competitive benefits including salary, bonuses, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in materials testing and analysis.
• Familiarity with writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Practical, hands-on experience within a material science laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab equipment maintenance schedules.
• Prepare metallographic samples and conduct tests.
• Operate materials testing equipment (hardness, tensile, fatigue).

Skills

Material testing

Microscopy (SEM)

Laboratory management

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Relevant Engineering College qualification or Apprenticeship

Tools

XRF

FTIR

Hardness testing equipment

Job description

A leading motorsport engineering company in Milton Keynes is looking for a Materials Technician to support material development and testing processes within their state-of-the-art facility. Responsibilities include managing lab operations, preparing metallographic samples, and operating testing equipment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Engineering qualification and practical experience in a materials science laboratory. The role offers competitive benefits including salary, bonuses, and private healthcare.